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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

Visit our EducationUK website to find out about science courses in the UK.

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.