Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

Wednesday 10 June
Join us at the Riverside Museum from 11am to 3pm for experiments, competitions, lasers and more! Full details below.

Cartoon image of the Riverside Museum. In front of the building is two painters with paintbrushes, and a robot.

Riverside Museum

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

Glasgow Science Festival Activities

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:04:00 BST

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

Light's Properties for Quantum Technologies

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:29:00 BST

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

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.

Investigate Like an Equine Expert

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:59:00 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 black hole surrounded by cartoon diagrams of the atom.
Cartoon image of a black hole surrounded by cartoon diagrams of the atom.

Laser-focused on Science for Radiotherapy

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Discover the power of lasers with researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Strathclyde

Cartoon image of a hand holding a pipette above a petri dish
Cartoon image of a hand holding a pipette above a petri dish

Pipettes to Pills

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Discover how medicines are made with RESILIENCE

Cartoon image of a box with bugs, molecules and leaves.
Cartoon image of a box with bugs, molecules and leaves.

Hands on History

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Try out experiments from the past with researchers from the University of Glasgow's School of Modern Languages and Cultures

A cartoon red robot.
A cartoon red robot.

Designing Glasgow's Heritage Chatbots

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Help shape the future of heritage storytelling with researchers from the University of Strathclyde

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Cartoon image of planet Earth being orbited by satellites

Kelvin's Chronology

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Get competitive with scientists from the University of Glasgow School of Physics & Astronomy

A selection of cartoon chemistry equipment such as flasks and test tubes.
A selection of cartoon chemistry equipment such as flasks and test tubes.

Chemistry Everywhere All At Once

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Carry out experiments with scientists from the Royal Society of Chemistry

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.

Evidence-Powered Rocket Game

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:20:00 BST

Rocket launch policy making game with the Scottish Government

Cartoon X-ray of a person's head.
Cartoon X-ray of a person's head.

See Through Science

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Use X-rays with researchers from the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow

A yellow cartoon robot on the left and a person holding a remote on the right.
A yellow cartoon robot on the left and a person holding a remote on the right.

The Future of AI

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Explore your curiosity about AI with students from the University of Glasgow's College of Science and Engineering

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

SpatiaLEGO

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:03:00 BST

Try LEGO challenges with Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning, University of Glasgow