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Pride in STEM coffee morning

Sat 05 Jul 2025

Join Pride in STEM and the Ri to celebrate Pride in London and kick off the day in style!

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Talks and shows

How to go to space (family)

Sat 05 Jul 2025

Find out how to get to space in this action-packed show for all the family.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Build like Bucky (ages 12-14)

Tue 29 Jul 2025

This fun and engaging workshop explores geometry and engineering.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Build like Bucky (ages 15-18)

Tue 29 Jul 2025

This fun and engaging workshop explores geometry and engineering.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Designing for plants (ages 9–11)

Mon 28 Jul 2025

Perfect for curious minds, this session blends architecture and design.

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Talks and shows

Retinex Theory: Understanding colour perception

Mon 26 May 2025

You won't believe your eyes as Innovator in Residence David Ricketts returns to present a reimagining of Edwin Land's landmark

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: BIG science

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about science!

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Talks and shows

Hidden heroes of science (Family)

Sat 07 Jun 2025

Discover the people behind some of the greatest scientific innovations of our time!

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Lights, camera, action!

Sat 31 May 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about the science of film and theatre.

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Talks and shows

Surprising science with Dr Jo (Family)

Wed 28 May 2025

Join Dr Jo to discover how a single piece of paper can explain multiple scientific concepts.

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