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Glasgow Science Festival: The Art of Science

Join Glasgow Science Festival for an evening at the Advanced Research Centre for activities, mini talks and an exhibition and discover the art of science!

Glasgow Science Festival: The Art of Science

About Glasgow Science Festival: The Art of Science

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Fancy making a medieval manuscript or a colour changing collage with polarised light? How about redesigning an NHS garden or exploring the fascinating world of 3D cinema? Discover the world of freaky fungi and question gender norms. Tour cutting-edge laboratories at the ARC, or take a live virtual tour of a lab 1.1km underground. Experience museums like never before through virtual reality and even design your own exhibit.

Drop into what you fancy – this is a chance for the adults to play.

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