A host of events will be taking place across Durham University visitor attractions as part of the Celebrate Science Festival. From FREE children's craft activities to nature trails, there's so much to see and do. Explore our other venues to see what else you can discover
Old Fulling Mill
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham
Botanic Garden
Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN, Open daily 10am - 5pm
Set in 25-acres of parkland just to the south of the city, the Botanic Garden is a wonderful place to explore the science of nature. Follow trails through the varied landscapes of the garden, enjoying artwork along the way.
The Botanic Garden hosts a regular programme of activities and events, for more details visit www.durham.ac.uk/whatson
Tuesday 30th October - Thursday 1st November 2012
Celebrate Science 2011 included a varied programme of events and activities, including investigating human and animal skulls, ultra-cold atoms and visual illusions. Children were invited to create inventions and take part in experiments, assess their energy balance and mummify a banana.
Over 3,500 people visited the marquee. Watch the video to see what they thought...............
Celebrate Science Festival 2011
Watch this film to find out about Celebrate Science Festival 2011
Following the success of last year's science festival, Durham University invites you to 'Celebrate Science 2012' with 3 fun-packed and fascinating days of free events, activities, workshops, experiments and lectures celebrating science
Visit the 'Celebrate Science' Marquee on Palace Green, the heart of Durham's World Heritage Site where a wide range of free science themed events, activities and workshops will be taking place, including investigations of animal skulls, magnetism and optical illusions. Children will be invited to create inventions and take part in experiments, with University experts on hand to answer queries from visitors on everything from DNA to rocks and fossils.
You can even relax and soak up the atmosphere in the YUM café which will be offering light refreshments in the main marquee.
A varied programme of events will also be taking place at University attractions across the City including the Botanic Garden, Oriental Museum and Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology throughout the festival and half term week, so don't forget to visit them and see what you can discover!
So what are you waiting for? Get ready to celebrate science!
Contact Details
durham.ac.uk
What's On
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