Glasgow Science Festival: Behind the Scenes - Rocks & Minerals at the Hunterian
Join The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, for a behind-the-scenes exploration into the wonders of Scottish geology and discover the impact on our landscape and industries!
About Glasgow Science Festival: Behind the Scenes - Rocks & Minerals at the Hunterian
| 7th June 2025 | |
| 1pm - 2pm | |
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Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 0RG |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Glasgow Science Festival | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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Join The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, for a behind-the-scenes exploration into the wonders of Scottish geology and discover the impact on our landscape and industries, from ancient times to today. Get a closer look at items from The Hunterian's vast collection of rocks and minerals, which tell the story of our planet's history. This is a unique opportunity to see items from The Hunterian collections, which are not currently on display.
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