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Super Science Sunday
Thursday 22nd August 2024
Spend a special day at the Science Oxford Centre to meet researchers, presenters and publishers – part of IF Oxford, the Oxford science and ideas Festival.
Brilliant Bats
Tuesday 13th August 2024
Feel the love for brilliant bats with hands-on indoor-outdoor activities at Nature Club
Art Lab
Monday 12th August 2024
Get creative with cool science for kids at Science Club Abingdon in September
Animal Senses
Monday 12th August 2024
Discover an amazing world of animal senses at the Science Oxford Centre
OPA Play and Activity Day: Berinsfield
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Visit our pop up science stall at OPA Play days this summer
OPA Play and Activity Day: Banbury
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Visit our pop up science stall at OPA Play days this summer
OPA Play and Activity Day: Bicester
Tuesday 25th June 2024
Visit our pop up science stall at OPA Play days this summer
Summer Pond dipping
Tuesday 18th June 2024
Discover an amazing aquatic eco-system at the Science Oxford Centre
Colour Creations
Thursday 16th May 2024
Join us for a rainbow-inspired workshop and explore the amazing colours of nature
Minibeast Hunt
Thursday 28th March 2024
Feel the love for bugs at this month’s Nature Club at the Science Oxford Centre
Toy Factory – Sold Out
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Step into a world of imagination at Science Club Abingdon
Egg Drop Challenge
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Fledgling engineers get cracking at Science Club in Abingdon
Bee Day
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Celebrate World Bee Day with a fun packed session at the Science Oxford Centre
Unlock your Inner Astronaut with Kate Pankhurst
Thursday 29th February 2024
Unlock your inner astronaut in this fact-packed event from author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst for Oxford Literary Festival
Tree Time – Celebrate Earth Day
Wednesday 7th February 2024
Em’bark’ on a woodland adventure to celebrate Earth Day!
Trick of the Light
Monday 5th February 2024
Experiment with the science of illusion at Science Club in Abingdon
Spring Seeds
Monday 22nd January 2024
Budding botanists explore the fascinating world of seeds and pods at this month’s Nature Club
Oven Ready Science
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Experiment with cool kitchen chemistry at Science Club Abingdon
Owl Detectives
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Budding ecologists get stuck in dissecting owl pellets at this month’s Nature Club
Winter Holiday Family Days
Monday 16th October 2023
Visit the Science Oxford Centre during the festive winter holiday for a unique family experience. Explore, discover and play in the woodland and Exploration Zone, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits
The Woodlouse Experiment
Thursday 5th October 2023
Make a LEGO maze and test the decision making skills of woodlice
Home Educator Days
Thursday 31st August 2023
Our next Home Educator Day runs 17 April 2024: Outdoors and Living Things – includes pond dipping and woodland activities tailored for home-schooling
World Earthworm Day
Thursday 17th August 2023
Celebrate World Earthworm Day with indoor and outdoor activities at this month’s wriggly Club!
Wild Art
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Create wild art from nature! Experiment with cool techniques, from plant printing to clay moulds – and make Sun prints on light-sensitive paper!
Pond Dipping
Thursday 6th July 2023
Investigate pond life with our summer pond dipping session at the Science Oxford Centre! Discover an amazing aquatic eco-system in our ponds using scoop nets and trays
Summer Library and Community Hub Tour
Thursday 6th July 2023
Science Oxford Summer Tour visiting libraries and community hubs around Oxfordshire
OPA Play & Activity Day: Berinsfield
Thursday 6th July 2023
We’re taking pop up science fun out on the road to OPA Play & Activity Day Berinsfield.
Crafty Rafts at the Museum of Oxford
Thursday 6th July 2023
Join the Science Oxford team at MOX for a wet and wonderful exploration of floating and sinking at this nautically-themed family workshop.
OPA Play & Activity Day: Northway and Marston
Thursday 6th July 2023
We’re taking pop up science fun out on the road to OPA Play & Activity Days at Northway and Marston.
Wild Escape
Thursday 6th July 2023
Escape to the wild, and celebrate the creatures living in our woodland at this month’s Nature Club! Investigate animals and their habitats, plants and pollinators outside in our meadow.
Sensory-friendly Family Days
Thursday 6th July 2023
Visit the Science Oxford Centre for our Sensory-friendly Day in the Exploration Zone and woodland; enjoy a reduced visitor capacity, to better accommodate and support families and children who experience autism and/or have other additional needs
Family Days
Friday 16th June 2023
Visit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique family experience. Explore, discover and play in the Exploration Zone, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits