Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

Tuesday 10th June
See a real space suit, play fun games and explore cutting-edge research with us at the Riverside Museum from 11am – 3pm. Full details below. 

 Cartoon image of the Riverside Museum. In front of the building is two lightnulbs and a man using a tablet.

Riverside Museum

Schools booking via the Riverside Museum

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

Glasgow Celebrates

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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

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Toddler play zone, Glasgow Science Festival

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

Creating Engineers Bridge Challenge

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Design and model a bridge, Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon image of an astronaut and a rocket on an unknown planet. The rocket has a Scottish flag on it, and Earth can be seen in the background.
Cartoon image of an astronaut and a rocket on an unknown planet. The rocket has a Scottish flag on it, and Earth can be seen in the background.

Suited and Booted for Space: The Tartan Spacesuit Experience

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:00:00 BST

Launch into Scotland's space scene with researchers from the University of Strathclyde

Two cartoon deer with trees behind then and a bush in front of them.
Two cartoon deer with trees behind then and a bush in front of them.

Advancing Equine Care: A Hands-on Experience with Modern Veterinary Science

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 BST

Test your veterinary skills with experts from the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow

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

Cartoon image of the Riverside Museum. In front of the building is a robot and a rocket.
Cartoon image of the Riverside Museum. In front of the building is a robot and a rocket.

From Metal to Masterpieces: The Science of Making Things

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 BST

Test your metal forging skills with experts from the University of Strathclyde

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