Explorathon @ Doors Open Day
From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, discover the inspiring research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival.
In addition to our table-top activities inside the building, the fun will continue outside in St Mungo Square . . .
Saturday:
– Skateboard and BMX tasters with The Loading Bay (age 6+)
– Giant Chess with Topple the King
Sunday:
– Bubble clowns
– Mextli Mexican Folk Dance
– Giant Chess with Topple the King
We’re also delighted to welcome performances from the ‘Salonorchester’ on Saturday and the Tron Choir on Sunday. Free, drop-in.
Activities on the floor are drop in; workshops are listed separately and require booking. https://www.explorathon.co.uk
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Glasgow G11 6EW, UK, G11 6EW
11 Chapel Ln
Glasgow G11 6EW, UK
G11 6EW
VISIT DETAILS
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
12pm - 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Hillhead and Partick
Parking Available: yes
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Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: For accessibility details please visit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/accessibility/
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: For accessibility details please visit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/accessibility/
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow - Explorathon Explorathon has received funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Fund under Grant Ref: EP/X020762/1. It is delivered by a consortium of Scottish Universities: University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of Glasgow University of Highlands & Islands University of Strathclyde
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Website: https://www.explorathon.co.uk
University of Glasgow - Explorathon Explorathon has received funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Fund under Grant Ref: EP/X020762/1. It is delivered by a consortium of Scottish Universities: University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of Glasgow University of Highlands & Islands University of Strathclyde
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Website: https://www.explorathon.co.uk
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