Glasgow Science Festival 2012

Photo: science sunday. 5th - 17th June, 2012

University of Glasgow and many venues throughout the city.

A fantastic and fascinating programme of events including:

Knitting Microbes - Woolly Artwork

5th - 17th June at YarnCake, Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow West End

Knitting microbes' is a collaborative art project from the University of Glasgow and the YarnCake. Knitters across Scotland are invited to create woolly microbes to make a fabulous artwork, displayed during the festival, at Scotland?s only dedicated knitting cafe. Visit Glasgow Science Festival website for suggested knitting patterns, including Cold, TB and Cholera then bring them along to The Yarn Cake to add to the infectious display.

Photo: kelvingrove safari. Science Safari: Explore Kelvingrove Museum

Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th June - 11:00 - 16:00

Journey through Kelvingrove Museum with Glasgow Science Festival and friends. Armed with your map, explore the exhibits to find our hands-on activities. Loads of hands-on fun with a wildlife and environment theme.

Just drop in.

University of Glasgow: Science Sunday

Sunday 10th June - 10:00-16:00

Welcome to the 6th annual Science Sunday extravaganza at the University of Glasgow. Our staff and students have devised a whirl of activities to shortcut you into the vast range of world-class research that goes on here on campus. You'll find science shows, workshops, equipment and almost endless opportunities to get hands-on. There's a special opening of the Hunterian Zoology Museum - brace yourselves to face everything from Glaswegian fish to alien species - and don't miss out on the exotic animal handling show. All brought to you from the Glasgow Science Festival team and our specially invited guests.

Just drop in - University of Glasgow, Hunter Halls

Photo: zoo fest.

Zoo - Fest

Sunday 10 June, 2012

11 - 4pm

A special Sunday opening of The Hunterian Zoology Museum to celebrate University of Glasgow Science Sunday. Come and join us for a day of free family fun!

Live exotic animal show, alien invaders, mini beasts, quiz trails and butterfly themed craft activities.

Admission free - all welcome!

Part of Glasgow Science Festival 2012
Hunterian Zoology Museum, University of Glasgow, ,Graham Kerr Building Glasgow G12 8QQ

Most events are free unless stated

For further details of events read the programme online or Download PDF brochure

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