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Windermere Science Festival

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Windermere Science Festival is returning to Windermere Jetty Museum!

Join us for a weekend that is perfect for families and people of all ages. You can expect to see fun science demonstrations, inspiring talks, performances and workshops taking place all around our museum. More information about Windermere Science Festival will be added nearer the time.

What’s on?

Climate FRESK

Explore the science behind the climate crisis and its solutions in this fun and fast-paced workshop! 

The Science of Star Wars

Curator of The Science Museum London Dr. Glyn Morgan gives a family friendly talk about the scientific possibilities of the epic story from a galaxy far, far away…

Science Busker

Using street performance techniques our science busker will make science simple for everyone!

Emission Lamps with Dr Mark Norris of UCLAN

Learn how to identify the gasses that make up the stars!

Canoe Safari

Venture onto the lake with freshwater ecologist Dr. Ellie Mackay

Royal Society of Chemistry

Do you know your sodium from your sherbert? The Royal Society of Chemistry will deliver engaging and fun activities for all the family

The Big Float

Make a Windermere-worthy cardboard boat and then paddle it on the lake

STEM to STEAM Workshops

Fun family workshops with a science/art twist!

The Little Float

The festival’s famous paper boat race returns!

Plus lots more to be announced soon!

Windermere Jetty Museum
Time:
10am
-
5pm


 
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Opening Times

Mon – Sat – 09:00 – 17:00

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