Centres and events - British Council

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Centres and events

There are over 80 science centres, museums and discovery centres in the UK, giving people of all ages the opportunity to engage with science in an informal and hands-on way. There are also a number of science festivals and other public events that take place throughout the year.

festivals

There are many well-established science festivals organised every year in the UK. Find out about the many different festivals taking place in 2009.

centres

Science museums and centres bring science to life, creating a space for learning and dialogue in a way that is both fun and engaging.

Events

Science events are organised by a range of UK organisations and encompass many activities, including formal lectures, discussions and interactive experiments.

on stage

Science comedy, interactive theatre and the annual FameLab competition are all innovative examples of how science can be communicated on stage.