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Hungry for answers? Grill some big fish at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2009

Grill some big fish

Last day today: last entry/admittance is 4.30pm, open until 5pm.  

This year the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition isn’t just an opportunity to marvel at the smart thinking that’s shaping the world around us, it’s a brilliant chance for you to meet and fire questions at the scientists behind the research.

We’ve got over 20 fascinating, diverse and interactive exhibits. Fields of study range from how fluorescent fish could provide better understanding of human diseases, to a chewing robot that can help us develop dental technology, to how new space missions could help to unlock the history of the universe.

The people responsible for this work, and many more, are here for you to grill.

If that's not enough, we also have art and history of science exhibits and several extras, including lunchtime talks, an interactive presentation, and Saturday family workshops.

Want to see what you've missed so far? Listen to this week's talks, see photos of the exhibition, or listen to some audio introductions.

Visit us

The 2009 Summer Science Exhibition is on now, from Tuesday 30 June to Saturday 4 July 2009.

Our new, extended public opening hours are:

  • Tuesday 30 June 2009: 10am - 9pm (last entry: 8.30pm)
  • Wednesday 1 July 2009: 10am - 5pm (last entry: 4.30pm)
  • Thursday 2 July 2009:  10am - 5pm (last entry: 4.30pm)
  • Friday 3 July 2009:  10am - 5pm (last entry: 4.30pm)
  • Last day! Saturday 4 July 2009:  10am - 5pm (last entry: 4.30pm) - including Saturday family workshops

Please note that last entry is 30 minutes before closing time on each day.

Our page of visitor information includes our location, travel advice and other relevant information.

Registration for school groups has now closed. Our thanks to everyone who has expressed an interest in attending. Schools were informed of the outcome on 23 April 2009.

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