Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Sunday 14 June

Adults and children reading among stacks of books
Adults and children reading among stacks of books

Glasgow Science Festival STEM Book Displays at Glasgow Libraries

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 BST

Science-themed book displays in 31 libraries across the city, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, Library Opening Hours, Free

Cartoon family in front of the Glasgow Riverside Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

11 days packed with 100s of activities, Public and Schools, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, 11am to 3pm, No booking required for the public, Booking required for schools, Free

 

 

Botanic Gardens wiht woman & terrarium, child watering plant, couple pushing each other in a wheelbarrow

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

10 days packed with 100s of activities, Public & Schools, Fri 5 to Sun 14 June, 11am to 3pm, No booking required for the public, Booking required for schools, Free

Cartoon image of 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.
Cartoon image of 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.

Molecular Masterclass at The Alchemist

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Celebrate 'Cheers For 20 Years' of Glasgow Science Festival with a private masterclass from a dedicated mixologist, The Alchemist George Square, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, Range of times, Booking required, £20/person

Cartoon image of three fossils in a forest.
Cartoon image of three fossils in a forest.

Fossil Grove Tours and Geoscience Activities

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:40:00 BST

Activities & tours of Fossil Grove, Victoria Park, Sun 14 June, 12 noon to 4pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.
Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.

How We Used to Use Things – Community Display

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

An exhibition exploring how partially sighted people use objects historically, Kelvin Hall, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, Kelvin Hall Opening Hours, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the ARC building with mushrooms, a book and a painter.
Cartoon image of the ARC building with mushrooms, a book and a painter.

Home as Story, Stories of Home: Transformations of Belonging

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Exhibition of works by refugees exploring 'home', University of Glasgow, Mon 8 to Sun 14 June, ARC opening hrs, no booking required