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Centres and events
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!
Students at a ZeroCarbonCity event, Bangkok, Thailand
Science museums and centres
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
Science events
are organised by a range of UK organisations and encompass many activities, including formal lectures, discussions and interactive experiments.
© At-Bristol Science Discovery Centre
on stage
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.
