Daytime Events

Enjoy a range of events taking place during the day, including most of our Festival Activity Days. 

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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.