There are over 80 science centres, museums and discovery centres in the UK, giving people of all ages the opportunity to engage with science in an informal and hands-on way. There are also a number of science festivals and other public events that take place throughout the year.
festivals
Science festivals offer the public the opportunity to engage with science and scientists face-to-face in a relaxed environment. Find out where your nearest festival is!
bring science to life, creating a space for learning and dialogue in a way that is both fun and engaging.
© At-Bristol Science Discovery Centre
are organised by a range of UK organisations and encompass many activities, including formal lectures, discussions and interactive experiments.
© At-Bristol Science Discovery Centre
Science comedy, interactive theatre and the annual FameLab competition are all innovative examples of how science can be communicated
on stage.
Actors from Y Touring theatre group's performance of 'The Silencer' © Bob Workman.
