Brazil National Museum: a declaration from the global science centre and museum community

The Science Center World Summit, which represents science communicators and science advocates from around the world, expresses its deep concern and solidarity after the fire which destroyed the Brazil National Museum in Rio de Janeiro on 2 September.

Solidarity with our Brazilian colleagues

Ecsite wishes to express its solidarity with Brazilian colleagues and the people of Brazil after the fire that devastated the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday 2 September.

Solidarity with La Casemate: last days to donate

The Grenoble-based science centre was partly destroyed by a criminal fire on 21 November. Participate in the crowdfunding campaign by 15 December.

Fire at La Casemate

Last night a fire broke out at La Casemate in Grenoble, France. It is believed to be a criminal act. Ecsite and its Board members expressed their solidarity and support to La Casemate's team in this difficult time.

FIRE

Fire, friend or foe?
An exhibition to discover what is at stake when mastering fire

Fire at Experimentarium

A fire broke out on Monday at Experimentarium (Hellerup, Denmark) - luckily no one was harmed. The fire destroyed part of Experimentarium's old exhibition space, currently undergoing renovation works.

Rescue: exhibition at Scitech, Perth, Western Australia

Do you have what it takes to be a hero? How would you react in a high-pressure scenario with people’s lives at stake? ‘Rescue’ is a unique, hands-on exhibition that focuses on the science and technology of rescue scenarios and emergency services. ‘Rescue’ puts you in charge as you discover what it’s like to be involved in land, sea and air rescues. Take control of a full-size helicopter simulator to get a bird’s eye view of a rescue scene and use infrared cameras to look for heat signals.

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