Science centres and museums play a major role in getting people involved in science and technology. In this session we explore new and different ways of bringing science and technology to “the unusual suspects”: Science and technology programmes for seriously ill children, children in third world countries, marginalized neighborhoods or unexpected collaborations. Such programmes not only spread knowledge about science, but also help raise morale, self-esteem and self-reliance in difficult environments. But in these programmes, learning is a two-way street. What can science centres and museums learn from these projects? Can inspiration be gained? Can unexpected outcomes lead to new ways of thinking?