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The Royal Society - Zebra Fish - © Ray Crundwell, QMUL

A week of free events and impulsive fish at The Royal Society

The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition showcases cutting-edge science from around the UK. The free exhibition runs until 7th July 2013…

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Twilight Science at the Royal Society

Explore the wonders of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in adult only evening experience, Twilight Science, on 1st July 2013…

Thackray Museum, Leeds - half term events

Magic and medicine at the Thackray Museum this half-term

Drop into Thackray Medical Museum, Leeds, throughout half-term and join in with themed family activities…

Night at the Medical Museum - Thackray Museum, Leeds

Meet some creepy and colourful characters from the medical past

Are you brave enough to wander the corridors of the Victorian workhouse after hours as the Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds comes alive?

Meccanuity 2013 - Poetry Composing Machine 1 by Chris Shute (Photo: Bob Thompson)

See an amazing display of working Meccano models at Enginuity, Ironbridge

Working Meccano models created by Telford and Ironbridge Meccano Society are on display at Enginuity, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, over the spring bank holiday weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May…

Blists Hill Victorian Town - Mine It, Make It, Move It - Ironbridge

Mine It, Make It, Move It at Blists Hill Victorian town

Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, is hosting a hands-on event where families can learn about the innovations of the Industrial Revolution…

Enginuity Craft Workshop

Bored? Build a rocket!

Design and build a pneumatic rocket from craft materials and discover the fun of flying during the February half-term week at Enginuity, near Ironbridge, Shropshire…

Down House, Home of Charles Darwin (Photo: English Heritage)

Discover more about Darwin with the Down House lecture series

Enjoy a fascinating lecture at The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House. Each week join one of English Heritage’s expert speakers as they share their knowledge about the Darwin family and the house and gardens they called home for 40 years…

Origin Weekend at Down House (Photo © English Heritage)

How will your weekend evolve? Make it interesting with the Origin Weekend at Down House

Join English Heritage for Origin Weekend at the Home of Charles Darwin in Kent on 24th & 25th November 2012…

The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre at the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland

London for free: Medical minds in Central London

In a bid for a free day out in Central London, Contrary Life visits a trio of medical museums, full of quirky exhibitions and fascinating facts…

Ethometric Museum - Ray Lee with his sonaesthetic oscillethergraph

Can electricity make you feel happy?

Ray Lee and BAC present Ethometric Museum from 18th – 26th May 2012…

FutureEverything festival in Manchester

Manchester’s pioneering FutureEverything festival takes place city-wide from 16th – 19th May and features ground-breaking artists and thought-leaders in a range of interesting venues…

Meccanuity 2012 exhibition, Meccano Models at Enginuity, Ironbridge: 5th - 7th May

Meccano Mania at Ironbridge

Visit the Enginuity design and technology centre over the Spring bank holiday weekend and see an amazing display of working Meccano models…

Science Museum Lates - adult only evening events

Pregnant men, chocolate caviar and human regeneration… it must be the Science Museum Lates

Every month the Science Museum has an adults-only late night opening with talks and activities all centred around a theme…

Unlimited Theatre present The Ethics of Progress at Jacksons Lane

The Ethics of Progress at Jacksons Lane in London

Unlimited Theatre present The Ethics of Progress, a theatrical presentation exploring the impact of research in Quantum Physics at Jacksons Lane…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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