Glasgow Science Festival at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Find the Glasgow Science Festival team in the centre hall at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, with free activities linked to the collections and our theme Glasgow’s Transforming. Go on a treasure hunt, explore the world with virtual reality, play a rocket launch game and discover languages spoken in Glasgow. Please check the website for more information on our activities.

Venue: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG
Date & Times: Sat 15th June, 1:30-4:30pm & Sun 16th June, 12-3pm
Booking: No booking required

Cartoon illustration of Kelvingrove Art Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

 

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 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.

Four cartoon people and a dog in a conga line with party hats and balloons.
Four cartoon people and a dog in a conga line with party hats and balloons.

Music in Parks

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:36:00 BST

Explore how music transformed Glasgow, The Open University

Cartoon image of a head with the brain and connecting nerves visible.
Cartoon image of a head with the brain and connecting nerves visible.

Your Amazing Brain

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:49:00 BST

Increase your happy hormones, The Open University

Two cartoon female scientists and three petri dishes.
Two cartoon female scientists and three petri dishes.

Discover DNA

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:39:00 BST

Crack the DNA code, The Open University

Person holding recycling sign surrounded by trees and wind turbines.
Person holding recycling sign surrounded by trees and wind turbines.

Energy Transformations

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:42:00 BST

Make a wind turbine, The Open University

Cartoon image of a bicycle.
Cartoon image of a bicycle.

Pedal-Powered Polar Bears

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:46:00 BST

Generate energy to power a film, The Open University

Cartoon mathematician with equations and numbers.
Cartoon mathematician with equations and numbers.

Mathematics: Getting to the Root of the Problem

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:57:00 BST

Test your problem solving, The Open University

Cartoon petri dish surrounded by UFO’s and stars.
Cartoon petri dish surrounded by UFO’s and stars.

How Earth Can Help us Understand Life in Space

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:57:00 BST

Design your own alien, The Open University

Cartoon image of an astronaut on the Moon surface holding a Scottish flag. In the background is a cartoon image of Mars and several stars.
Cartoon image of an astronaut on the Moon surface holding a Scottish flag. In the background is a cartoon image of Mars and several stars.

Living on the Moon

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:59:00 BST

Lunar survival, The Open University

Cartoon image of a man lying on the floor playing on a tablet.
Cartoon image of a man lying on the floor playing on a tablet.

Exploring the World with Immersive Virtual Reality

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:59:00 BST

Various VR Experiences, The Open University

Illustration of a squid, whale, fish, turtles and a diver in an underwater scene.
Illustration of a squid, whale, fish, turtles and a diver in an underwater scene.

Polar Bears of Glasgow

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:59:00 BST

History of Scottish Polar Bears, The Open University

An assortment of cartoon animals including a lion, elephant, giraffe and gorilla.
An assortment of cartoon animals including a lion, elephant, giraffe and gorilla.

Hunting for Diversity

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:59:00 BST

Endangered species treasure hunt, The Open University

Cartoon image of a country house with two people and a robot in front of it. The people are looking through magnifying glasses and telescopes.
Cartoon image of a country house with two people and a robot in front of it. The people are looking through magnifying glasses and telescopes.

Using Social Science to Understand Museum Visitor Experiences

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:01:00 BST

Explore how museums can benefit your wellbeing with the Scottish Government, Sat 15th only.

Cartoon image of a mother and child with thought bubbles coming from their heads. The thought bubbles contain lightbulbs and musical notes.
Cartoon image of a mother and child with thought bubbles coming from their heads. The thought bubbles contain lightbulbs and musical notes.

Exploring Multilingualism

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:31:16 BST

Explore Glasgow's languages, Universities of Glasgow & Strathclyde. Sat 15th Only.