Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

Monday 9th June
Join us at the Riverside Museum from 11am – 3pm to explore cutting edge research, play fun games and more! See below for more details.

 Cartoon image of the Riverside Museum. In front of the building is a some seaweed and two people collecting litter for recycling.

Riverside Museum

Schools booking via the Riverside Museum

Cartoon birds around a bird house
Cartoon birds around a bird house

Glasgow Celebrates

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:04:00 BST

Science crafts with Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon image of various science items including a bunsen burner, plant, insects and DNA.
Cartoon image of various science items including a bunsen burner, plant, insects and DNA.

Glasgow Science Festival Toddler Area

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:25:00 BST

Toddler play zone, Glasgow Science Festival

Several cartoon people exploring near a bridge
Several cartoon people exploring near a bridge

Creating Engineers Bridge Challenge

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:50:00 BST

Design and model a bridge, Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon image of a lit-up lightbulb with wires above it.
Cartoon image of a lit-up lightbulb with wires above it.

Demystifying Light's Properties for Quantum Technologies: Interactive Educational Outreach

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:29:00 BST

Explore the world of quantum with researchers from the University of Glasgow Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation and Timing (QEPNT) Hub

Cartoon image of a pair of lungs with grey smoke clouds.
Cartoon image of a pair of lungs with grey smoke clouds.

The Air We Breathe: Exploring Indoor Air Quality & Its Impact

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:10:00 BST

Discover sources of indoor air pollution with researchers from the University of Strathclyde

Cartoon image of a green crab surrounded by fish and clams.
Cartoon image of a green crab surrounded by fish and clams.

Playing with the Mind: Using Real-Time EEG Signals for Game Interaction

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 BST

Catch fish using your mind with researchers from the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience

Several cartoon robots
Several cartoon robots

Manufacturing Glasgow’s Future

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:08:00 BST

Learn about engineering principles with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland at the University of Strathclyde

Scientist in front of an open door, next to a person doing a handstand.
Scientist in front of an open door, next to a person doing a handstand.

3D Imaging & Illusions

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:02:00 BST

Optical illusions with researchers from the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow

Carton wave with scientist in a boat on the water.
Carton wave with scientist in a boat on the water.

Glasgow - Birth Place of Ultrasound

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:32:00 BST

Explore the many uses of ultrasound waves with the University of Glasgow

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.
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.

Play Your Way to Better Well-being

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:14:00 BST

Play a cyberpunk city game with a team of researchers from the SMILE Project, Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh

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

Glowing Science

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:47:00 BST

Explore fluorescence with scientists from the School of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Glasgow

Several cartoon people exploring near a bridge
Several cartoon people exploring near a bridge

Balancing Bridges

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:19:00 BST

Build a perfectly balanced bridge with the Institution of Civil Engineers