Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Friday 6th June
Join us at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens from 11am – 3pm to discover neurons, play games, learn about where our water comes from and more! Full details below!

 Cartoon image of the Kibble Palace in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens surrounded by robots, plants, petri dishes and a rhino.

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School Bookings

Two cartoon birds and a bird house.
Two cartoon birds and a bird house.

Glasgow Celebrates

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:04:00 BST

Bird and Fish 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

Cartoon image of two people buidling a piece of machinery
Cartoon image of two people buidling a piece of machinery

Creating Engineers Challenge

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:50:00 BST

Fri 6th - Sun 15th June, Glasgow Science Festival

Cartoon image of a brain with different sections in different colours.
Cartoon image of a brain with different sections in different colours.

Celebrate with Epilepsy Connections

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:03:00 BST

Understand epilepsy with Epilepsy Connections

A selection of Scottish food such as cheese and potatoes.
A selection of Scottish food such as cheese and potatoes.

Unpacking Your Plate: Healthier You, Greener Planet & Happier Animals

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 BST

Learn about the impact of food on the environment with researchers from the University of Glasgow.

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

Figure It Ouch: Exploring the Neurons Underlying Pain

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 BST

Learn about the central nervous system with researchers from the University of Glasgow

A collection of cartoon fish.
A collection of cartoon fish.

Fishing for Answers

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:03:00 BST

Explore the world of fish with researchers from the University of Glasgow

Several cartoon ships behind waves
Several cartoon ships behind waves

Are You Prepared?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:15:00 BST

Play an environmental card game designed by the National Centre for Resilience

Two cartoon female scientists and small boy wearing a lab coat.
Two cartoon female scientists and small boy wearing a lab coat.

Children's Dental Health

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 BST

Join researchers from the University of Glasgow to test your dental skills

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

From Tap to Toilet: Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From, & What Happens When We Flush?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 BST

Run experiments with researchers from the University of Stirling and Scottish Water