Glasgow Science Festival 2024: Glasgow's Transforming, 6th to 16th June

Browse our award-winning programme of in person events and activities running at venues across the City from the 6th to the 16th June. Almost all events are FREE. We look forward to seeing you there! With thanks to our funders, the Scottish Government & the University of Glasgow. 

See below for the full programme of events listed in chronological order and separated into: Public Events, School Events & Activities and Exhibitions.

Use our filters (In this Section on mobiles) to browse by event type or daytime, evening and weekend events. View or download the GSF24 timetable.

Cartoon image of a butterfly being built by various engineers and mechanics, this is sitting in a field with wildlife and plants. Cartoon people are in the field litter picking, walking and observing the butterfly.

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PUBLIC EVENTS AT THE GLASGOW SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Cartoon image of a large butterfly being put together by several engineers and painters.
Cartoon image of a large butterfly being put together by several engineers and painters.

GSF24 Timetable

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:36:00 BST

View & download the timetable for GSF24.

Adults and children reading among stacks of books
Adults and children reading among stacks of books

Glasgow Science Festival STEM Book Displays

Thu, 05 May 2022 01:00:00 BST

Science themed book displays in 32 libraries across the City, Thurs 6th to Sun 16th June, Library Opening Hours, Free.

Cartoon image of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is joined by a cat and a robot dog. Alongside the sofa are other homewares such as house plants, mugs and a kettle.
Cartoon image of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is joined by a cat and a robot dog. Alongside the sofa are other homewares such as house plants, mugs and a kettle.

Family Crafts: Showbox Diorama

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:11:00 BST

Create your own 1950s kitchen at the Moving Image & Sound Archive, National Library, Kelvin Hall, No Booking Required, Free.

Cartoon family in front of the Glasgow Riverside Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

11 days packed with 100s of activities, Public & Schools, Thurs 6th to Sun 16th June, 11am-3pm, Free.

Cartoon image of the Kibble Palace in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens surounded people planting a tree and pushing wheelbarrows.
Cartoon image of the Kibble Palace in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens surounded people planting a tree and pushing wheelbarrows.

Tours of Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:07:00 BST

Join The Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens for a guided tour, Thurs 6th, Sat 8th, Thurs 13th & Sat 15th June, 11am-12pm & 2-3pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a torso showing organs, a female scientist holding DNA and a woman pointing at a canvas image of a pair of lungs on a green background.
Cartoon image of a torso showing organs, a female scientist holding DNA and a woman pointing at a canvas image of a pair of lungs on a green background.

Museum of Anatomy Showcase

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Explore the Anatomy Museum at the University of Glasgow, Thurs 6th June, 12-3 pm, No booking required, free.

Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.
Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.

Body Donation

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:55:00 BST

Discussion about body donation, beside the Museum of Anatomy, Thurs 6th June, 3-4pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a man putting rubbish in the bin.
Cartoon image of a man putting rubbish in the bin.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Use rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Thurs 6th June, 5-7pm, Free, No booking required

Botanic Gardens wiht woman & terrarium, child watering plant, couple pushing each other in a wheelbarrow

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

10 days & dozens of activities linked to Botanic Gardens, public & primary 4-7, Fri 7th to Sun 16th June, 11am-3pm daily, Free

Two cartoon families
Two cartoon families

Science on the Streets - City Centre Tour

Wed, 03 May 2023 21:02:00 BST

Walking tour along Glasgow City Centre, Fri 7th June, 12-1:30pm, Free, Booking required.

graphic of glasgow city scape and man chasing butterflies with net
graphic of glasgow city scape and man chasing butterflies with net

Science on the Streets - Cathedral & Necropolis Tour

Tue, 03 May 2022 21:02:00 BST

Walking tours around the Cathedral & Necropolis, Fri 7th June, 2.30-4pm, Free, Booking required.

Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker.
Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:42:00 BST

Using rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Fri 7th June, 5-7pm, Free, Invite only

Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.
Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.

Bird Ringing Adventure: Exploring Biodiversity

Wed, 03 May 2023 21:02:00 BST

Experience real bird research, Sat 8th & Sat 15th June, 10-11am & 1-2pm, Free, No booking required.

Cartoon scientist in front of a petri dish and surrounded by molecules
Cartoon scientist in front of a petri dish and surrounded by molecules

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences Open Day

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Discover new medical research, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Sat 8th June, 10am-4pm, Drop in & booked content, Free.

Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.

Meet Glasgow's Urban Peregrines

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:44:00 BST

Discover the Peregrine Falcons at the University of Glasgow, Outside Hunterian Art Gallery, Sat 8th & Sat 15th June, 11am-1pm, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow. In front of this is a cartoon scientist holding DNA and a cartoon woman pointing at an image of lungs.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow. In front of this is a cartoon scientist holding DNA and a cartoon woman pointing at an image of lungs.

Byres Hub Community Day 2024: Transforming Glasgow’s Health

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:34:00 BST

Health & Wellbeing activity day at the new Byres Community Hub, University of Glasgow, Sat 8th June, 11am-3pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a bridge, on the bridge is a man catching butterflies.
Cartoon image of a bridge, on the bridge is a man catching butterflies.

Explore the Engineering of Glasgow's Kelvin Bridges

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:06:00 BST

Guided walk of Glasgow's Kelvin Bridges, Sat 8th June, 2-3:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a man doing a handstand alongside a child with a kite.
Cartoon image of a man doing a handstand alongside a child with a kite.

Bodies of Knowledge: A Science & Circus Cabaret

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:07:00 BST

Science Circus Performance, Paisley, Sat 8th June, 6-7pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.
Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.

Planetarium Late

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:25:00 BST

Astronomy show, Glasgow Science Centre, Sat 8th June, 7-8pm, £10, Booking required.

Cartoon illustration of Glasgow Science Centre and molecules
Cartoon illustration of Glasgow Science Centre and molecules

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Science Centre

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:26:00 BST

Speak to University of Glasgow Researchers at the Glasgow Science Centre, Sun 9th June, 10-3pm & Mon 10th June, 10-2pm, No booking required, GSC Mall entry costs

Cartoon image of the Squinty Bridge across the Clyde with the SEC Armadillo in the background.
Cartoon image of the Squinty Bridge across the Clyde with the SEC Armadillo in the background.

Explore the Engineering of Glasgow's Clyde Bridges

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:04:00 BST

Guided walks of Glasgow's Clyde Bridges, Sun 9th June, 11am-12:30pm Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a view over the Clyde showing the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo and the Clyde Arc. Coming off this image are cartoon thought bubbles and musical notes.
Cartoon image of a view over the Clyde showing the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo and the Clyde Arc. Coming off this image are cartoon thought bubbles and musical notes.

Glasgow Science Festival at WestFest

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:30:00 BST

Join Glasgow Science Festival at WestFest, Sun 9th June, Kelvingrove Bandstand, 11am-2pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.
Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.

Tennent’s Pub Quiz - Glasgow Science Festival Special

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:48:00 BST

Pub Quiz, Tennent's bar, Sun 9th June, 7-11pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a woman with a litter picker.
Cartoon image of a woman with a litter picker.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Use rubbish to create art, St Matthew's Centre, Mon 10th June, 10am-12pm, Free, Invite only

Cartoon image of a large green car, a girl is sitting in front of this reading a book.
Cartoon image of a large green car, a girl is sitting in front of this reading a book.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Mon 10th June, 10-1pm & 2-4pm, The Braes Shopping Centre, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a woman with plants, lizards and butterflies alongside a man with a magnifying glass observing bugs in their natural habitat.
Cartoon image of a woman with plants, lizards and butterflies alongside a man with a magnifying glass observing bugs in their natural habitat.

Glasgow Science Festival at The Annexe

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:58:00 BST

GSF at The Annexe, Stewartville St, Partick, G11 5PE, Mon 10th June, 3-4:45pm, Free, No booking required.

Cartoon image of a large green car, two people are in front of the car reading books.
Cartoon image of a large green car, two people are in front of the car reading books.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Tues 11th June, 10-1pm & 2-4pm, Drumchapel Library, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.
Cartoon image of a human torso with visible organs surrounded by atoms and DNA molecules.

VR at the ARC

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:53:00 BST

Explore the possibilities of virtual reality (VR), University of Glasgow, Tues 11th June, 6-7.45pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a large green car, a girl is sitting on a pile of books in front of this reading a book.
Cartoon image of a large green car, a girl is sitting on a pile of books in front of this reading a book.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Wed 12th June, 10-1pm & 2-4pm, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, in partnership with Shettleston Library, No booking required, Free

Cartoon characters doing various activities, and young girl building rocket model and.
Cartoon characters doing various activities, and young girl building rocket model and.

Transformative Science at UWS

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:18:00 BST

Evening of activity from UWS researchers, University of the West of Scotland, Weds 12th June, 4-7pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker, litter on the floor includes a banana peel and food packaging.
Cartoon image of a man with a litter picker, litter on the floor includes a banana peel and food packaging.

Transforming Trash Into Art

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Using rubbish to create art, Lambhill Stables, Wed 12th June, 5-7pm, Invite only, Free

Cartoon image of 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.
Cartoon image of 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.

My Favourite Transformation

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:55:00 BST

EVENT CANCELLED

Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.
Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.

How does Light Affect our Lives?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:55:00 BST

Join this talk by Seasonal Affective Disorder researchers, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Wed 12th June, 6-7:45pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon outline of Scotland surrounded by whisky bottles and barrels
Cartoon outline of Scotland surrounded by whisky bottles and barrels

Imagining Scotland With Less Booze

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:01:00 BST

Learn about the relationship Scotland has with alcohol and how we can change this with Glasgow Caledonian University, Wed 12th June, 6-8pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of 2 boats with various cartoon people aboard. At the helm of the largest boat is a woman in a lab coat holding some DNA.
Cartoon image of 2 boats with various cartoon people aboard. At the helm of the largest boat is a woman in a lab coat holding some DNA.

Insights From the Homeward Bound Antarctica Expedition

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:09:00 BST

Panel discussion on women in STEMM leadership, University of Glasgow, Wed 12th June, 6:15-7:15pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon dog with thought bubbles coming out of its head. In the background there are some butterflies.
Cartoon dog with thought bubbles coming out of its head. In the background there are some butterflies.

Human & Animal Intelligence

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:58:00 BST

Café Philosophique on the relation between human and animal intelligence, Wed 12th June, 6:30-7:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a large green car, two people are in front of the car carrying piles of books.
Cartoon image of a large green car, two people are in front of the car carrying piles of books.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Thurs 13th June, 10-1pm & 2-4pm, Library at The Bridge, No Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of chemicals in test tubes surrounded by various maths symbols including pi and square root.
Cartoon image of chemicals in test tubes surrounded by various maths symbols including pi and square root.

Transforming Mathematics & Chemistry into Knitted Art According to Alexander Crum Brown

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:12:00 BST

Work together to knit sodium chloride, University of Glasgow ARC, Thurs 13th June, 5:30-7:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a man painting a picture of a rubbish bin. Either side of this image are cartoon litter pickers.
Cartoon image of a man painting a picture of a rubbish bin. Either side of this image are cartoon litter pickers.

A Trash to Treasure Art Gallery

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

See transformed trash and create your own art at the St Matthew's Centre, Thurs 13th June, 6-8pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of an X Ray showing a bone and a bottle of pills.
Cartoon image of an X Ray showing a bone and a bottle of pills.

Hospital again?! What are my choices? What should be my priorities?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:59:00 BST

Panel discussion led by clinicians about patient priorities, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Thurs 13th June, 6-7:45pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. In front of the building is a female scientist in a lab coat holding DNA molecules, and a man controlling a robot.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. In front of the building is a female scientist in a lab coat holding DNA molecules, and a man controlling a robot.

Scientists at Work: Tour

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:48:00 BST

Tours of the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Thurs 13th June, 6, 6.30 & 7pm, Booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.
Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.

Science & Sorcery

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:25:00 BST

Dungeons & Dragons style science show, University of Glasgow, Thurs 13th June 6.30-7.45pm, Free, Booking Required.

Cartoon image of a large green car, there is a person in front of the car reading a book.
Cartoon image of a large green car, there is a person in front of the car reading a book.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Fri 14th June, 10-1pm & 2-4pm, Whiteinch Library, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a stone bridge going over a small waterway with trees, plants and a large sun.
Cartoon image of a stone bridge going over a small waterway with trees, plants and a large sun.

Explore the Engineering of Glasgow's Forth & Clyde Canal

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:02:00 BST

Guided walk along Glasgow's Forth & Clyde Canal, Fri 14th June, 11am-12:30pm, Booking Required, Free

Cartoon image of three people around a screen, on the screen are several scientific objects such as a bunsen burner and DNA.
Cartoon image of three people around a screen, on the screen are several scientific objects such as a bunsen burner and DNA.

CinemARC @GSF: Scientific Shorts

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:47:00 BST

Outdoor screening of scientific shorts, St Mungo Square, Fri 14th June, 12-3:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of two parents and two chuldren in front of a screen, on the screen is an astronaut and rocket on a planet.
Cartoon image of two parents and two chuldren in front of a screen, on the screen is an astronaut and rocket on a planet.

CinemARC @GSF: Family Fun

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:47:00 BST

Outdoor movie screening for the whole family, St Mungo Square, Fri 14th June, 3:30-5pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of two scientists in front of a screen, on the screen is some deer.
Cartoon image of two scientists in front of a screen, on the screen is some deer.

Transforming Landscapes in Film and Art

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:46:00 BST

Discussion about historical documentary making, University of Glasgow, Fri 14th June, 6-6:45pm Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a group of people in front of a screen, on the screen is a black hole with an astronaut coming out of it.
Cartoon image of a group of people in front of a screen, on the screen is a black hole with an astronaut coming out of it.

CinemARC @GSF: Summer Screening

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:47:00 BST

Outdoor movie screening, St Mungo Square, Fri 14th June, 7:30-9:30pm, Booking Required, Free

Cartoon image of a woman with plants, lizards and butterflies alongside a man with a magnifying glass observing bugs in their natural habitat.
Cartoon image of a woman with plants, lizards and butterflies alongside a man with a magnifying glass observing bugs in their natural habitat.

Wild places in urban spaces: Transforming Glasgow for Bugs and Us

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:55:00 BST

Wildlife themed trails & activities, The Hunterian Museum, Sat 15th June, 11am-3pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a man with a magnifying glass searching for bugs. Around him is a pond and various bushes.
Cartoon image of a man with a magnifying glass searching for bugs. Around him is a pond and various bushes.

Pollinators in the City

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:44:00 BST

Learn about urban wildlife with the RSPB, Outside Kelvingrove Museum, 15th & 16th June, 1-4pm, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of two musical notes.
Cartoon image of two musical notes.

Kelvingrove Organ Recital

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:02:00 BST

The Open University will be performing the organ recital, Sat 15th June, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon illustration of Kelvingrove Art Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

GSF take over Kelvingrove, Sat 15th June, 1:30-4:30pm & Sun 16th June, 12-3pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the Squinty Bridge across the Clyde with the SEC Armadillo in the background, in the river is a few cartoon cogs.
Cartoon image of the Squinty Bridge across the Clyde with the SEC Armadillo in the background, in the river is a few cartoon cogs.

Explore the Engineering of Glasgow's Clyde Bridges

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:04:00 BST

Guided walks of Glasgow's Clyde Bridges, Sat 15th June, 2-3:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the ARC with musical notes.
Cartoon image of the ARC with musical notes.

MusARC at Glasgow Science Festival

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:17:00 BST

Music concert at the University of Glasgow, Sat 15th June, 3-5pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a bridge, on the bridge is a man catching butterflies. Underneath the bridge is a wetland environment.
Cartoon image of a bridge, on the bridge is a man catching butterflies. Underneath the bridge is a wetland environment.

Explore the Engineering of Glasgow's Kelvin Bridges

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:06:00 BST

Guided walk of Glasgow's Kelvin Bridges, Sun 16th June, 11am-12:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of three fossils in a forest.
Cartoon image of three fossils in a forest.

Open Afternoon at the Fossil Grove

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Activities & tours of Fossil Grove, Victoria Park, Sun 16th June, 12-4pm, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a barge.
Cartoon image of a barge.

Explore the Engineering of Glasgow's Forth & Clyde Canal

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:02:00 BST

Guided walk along Glasgow's Forth & Clyde Canal, Sun 16th June, 2-3:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of an array of Zoo animals including lions, elephants and gorillas.
Cartoon image of an array of Zoo animals including lions, elephants and gorillas.

The Transformation of Glasgow Zoology

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:53:00 BST

POSTPONED - Discover the history of Zoology in Glasgow with the University of Glasgow

Events & Activity Packs for Schools at Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon image of two people using phones and tablets.
Cartoon image of two people using phones and tablets.

Make It Happen - STEM App Design Competition

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Competition to design your own app with Make It Happen Club. Entries are open now until 31st May.

Several cartoon robots
Several cartoon robots

GSF: Creating Engineers Final

Wed, 03 May 2023 16:22:00 BST

Grand Final of the Glasgow Science Festivals 2024 Creating Engineers Competition, Weds 29th May, Kelvin Hall, Invite only.

Cartoon family in front of the Glasgow Riverside Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

11 days packed with 100s of activities, Public & Schools, Thurs 6th to Sun 16th June, 11am-3pm, Free.

Botanic Gardens wiht woman & terrarium, child watering plant, couple pushing each other in a wheelbarrow

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

10 days & dozens of activities linked to Botanic Gardens, public & primary 4-7, Fri 7th to Sun 16th June, 11am-3pm daily, Free

Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.
Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.

Defending Scotland's Heritage

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:50:00 BST

STEM heritage workshops in schools, Thurs 6th, Fri 7th, Mon 10th, Tues 11th June, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.

Happy To Be Me (Kevin The Orange)

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:23:00 BST

Kevin the Orange, Anniesland Library, Mon 10th June, 10.30-11.30am, Free, Invited Local P1-3

Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.

Happy To Be Me (Kevin The Orange)

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:23:00 BST

Kevin the Orange, Partick Library, Mon 10th June, 1:30-2:30pm, Free, Invited Local P1-3

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.

Crime Squirrel Investigators: The Naughty Nut Thief

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:45:00 BST

Crime Squirrel Investigators, Barmulloch Library, Tues 11th June, 10:30-11:30am, Invite only, P1-4, Free

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.

Crime Squirrel Investigators: The Naughty Nut Thief

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:45:00 BST

Crime Squirrel Investigators, Springburn Library, Tues 11th June, 1:30-2:30pm, Invite only, P1-4, Free

Cartoon image of four boats, on one boat is a person reading a book with a recycling symbol on. On another boat is a robot.
Cartoon image of four boats, on one boat is a person reading a book with a recycling symbol on. On another boat is a robot.

Save the Seas with Seadog Steve

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:45:00 BST

Save the Seas with Seadog Steve, Gorbals Library, Wed 12th June, 10:30-11:30am, Invite only, P1-4, Free

Cartoon image of a boat with a person reading a book that has a recycling symbol on it.
Cartoon image of a boat with a person reading a book that has a recycling symbol on it.

Save the Seas with Seadog Steve

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:45:00 BST

Save the Seas with Seadog Steve, Castlemilk Library, Wed 12th June, 1:30-2:30pm, Invite only, P1-4, Free

Several cartoon people building models and wearing lab coats.
Several cartoon people building models and wearing lab coats.

GSF's Primary STEAM Activity Pack

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:21:00 BST

Glasgow Science Festival: Glasgow's Transforming themed activities, best suited for primary school P4 to P7's

Cartoon lady pointing to a blueprint on the left, car in the middle, train on a train track on the right.
Cartoon lady pointing to a blueprint on the left, car in the middle, train on a train track on the right.

GSF: Creating Engineers in Your Classroom

Wed, 05 May 2021 01:00:00 BST

Glasgow Science Festivals Creating Engineers Classroom Challenge for Primary Schools. Free, complete during May & June as suits you.

Exhibitions at the Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon electric car surrounded by scientists with DNA and microscopes
Cartoon electric car surrounded by scientists with DNA and microscopes

Images of Research - Exploring the Unseen

Thu, 05 May 2022 01:00:00 BST

Exhibition at Glasgow Central Station, Thurs 6th to Mon 10th June, station opening hrs, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of women doing various activities such as reading, digging, looking down a microscope and art.
Cartoon image of women doing various activities such as reading, digging, looking down a microscope and art.

Women's Transforming Role in the Home

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Reflections of Play exhibition by the University of Glasgow, Kelvin Hall, 6th to 16th June, Kelvin Hall Opening Hours, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of a view over the Clyde showing the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo and the Clyde Arc. Coming off this image are cartoon thought bubbles and musical notes.
Cartoon image of a view over the Clyde showing the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo and the Clyde Arc. Coming off this image are cartoon thought bubbles and musical notes.

Sound Installation at the Kelvin Hall

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:37:00 BST

Interactive sound exhibit, Kelvin Hall, Thurs 6th to Sun 16th June, Kelvin Hall opening hours, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon people writing maths equations on a black board
Cartoon people writing maths equations on a black board

Celebrating Lord Kelvin’s 200th Birthday: The Kelvin Bubble

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

See Lord Kelvin's solution to filling space, University of Glasgow, Sat 8th to Sat 15th June, 8am-6pm, No booking required, Free.

Cartoon image of the sun with a human face.
Cartoon image of the sun with a human face.

Winter Light Exhibition

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:40:00 BST

Exhibition on Seasonal Affective Disorder, University of Glasgow, Tues 11th to Fri 14th June, 8am-8pm, No booking required, Free.

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WestFest

For more fun things to do after Glasgow Science Festival, check out our friends at WestFest: Glasgow’s newest cultural and community festival. The second annual WestFest will take place from Saturday 1st – Sunday 30th June, bringing together over 100 high quality, vibrant and inclusive events in 50 venues across the West End. Many of these events take place close to Glasgow Science Festival at the Botanics and Glasgow Science Festival at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

 

Cartoon image of a canal. On the banks are people doing litter picks, Glasgow sights such as the SEC Armadillo and the Kibble Palace. On the canal itself are barges and boats as well as swans and various other wildlife.

WestFest

Glasgow Science Festival at the Botanics

Glasgow Science Festival at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum