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Events
2 February 2019 - 6 April 2019
Life Science Centre
Times Square,
NE1 4EP
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
GB
It has created a sensation across the world and now Museum of the Moon will shine in Life Science Centre in Newcastle from 2 February until 6 May 2019.
The seven-metre-wide spherical artwork, created by UK artist Luke Jerram, is suspended in the air and displays NASA imagery of the lunar surface. This allows visitors to explore the Moon’s surface in incredible detail – without ever stepping foot off the planet.
11 March 2019 - 17 March 2019
Academy of Sciences
Národní 1009/3
110 00
Prague
Czech Republic
CZ
Týden mozku (Week of the Brain) is a unique cycle of lectures on the newest discoveries and trends in brain research and neuroscience, which is a part of the Brain Awareness Week (BAW), the world's largest public awareness campaign on the success and benefits of brain research. The Week of the Brain in the Czech Republic was initiated and established by the Czech neuroscientist, Professor Josef Syka in 1998.
20 February 2019 - 19 May 2019
National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci
Via San Vittore 21
20123
Milan
Italy
IT
On display for the first time in Italy the works of the Dutch
artist Theo Jansen, known for his kinetic sculptures called
Strandbeests. The international critic defines him as
"a modern Leonardo da Vinci".
These huge beach animals move with the force of the wind.
Thanks to primitive sensors they are able to evolve, with
one unique purpose: survival.
27 May 2019 - 31 May 2019
Hiša eksperimentov (House of experiments)
Trubarjeva 39
1000
Ljubljana
Slovenia
SI
If you are producing and/or performing Science Shows (or you have such intents) attending the INSPIRE workshop is a must
21 October 2018 - 1 September 2019
Museon
Stadhouderslaan 37
2517 HV
The Hague
Netherlands
NL
Imagine setting off for a new planet – how fantastic would that be! Space Travel gives you the chance to train for the long years of space travel, be an astronaut on board your own spacecraft, and prepare the new planet for the arrival of future residents from Earth.
The exhibition takes you right inside the world of space travel and science. Raise your eyes to the stars and let your space odyssey begin!
1 December 2018 - 7 January 2019
Life Science Centre
Times Square
NE1 4EP
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
GB
Take a whirl on our outdoor ice rink*, investigate fake snow in the Experiment Zone** and explore the winter night sky in the planetarium!
Want a white Christmas? Hop aboard The Polar Express Journey to the North Pole on the 4D Motion Ride**.
Children can also be immersed in a festive storytelling or get stuck into making seasonal creations to take home, including LED decorations and winter lanterns (weekends only outside of the school holidays).
5 November 2018 - 11 November 2018
Prague and other cities
Prague
Czech Republic
CZ
The Week of Science and Technology is the most extensive science festival in the Czech Republic. The 2018 Week of Science and Technology will run from 5-11 November 2018. We sincerely invite you to come!
The programme for the Week of Science and Technology of the Czech Academy of Sciences offers events all over the Czech Republic – in every regional seat and many other places.
1 November 2018 - 31 December 2028
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Rathausstr., 75-79
66333
Völklingen
Germany
DE
Over the past few years, the Völklinger Hütte World Heritage Site has conducted and presented extensive research into forced labourers at Völklinger Hütte. The internationally renowned French artist Christian Boltanski has now created a memorial for the people who were forced to work at Völklinger Hütte. The result is an emotional work of art that keeps the memory of these people alive. The major installation by Christian Boltanski in the Völklinger Hütte sintering plant engages with the issue of forced labour in a new and deeply moving way.
1 November 2018 - 31 August 2019
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Rathausstr., 75-79
66333
Völklingen
Germany
DE
Christian Boltanski was also inspired by the daily work performed by the ironworkers and has dedicated a large temporary installation to them and their emotions. In addition to the forced labour memorial site, he has created a major installation in memory of the workers at Völklinger Hütte. Located in the 800-square-metre ore shed, this installation comprises ninety-one atmospherically illuminated lockers from all parts of the ironworks. The voices of former ironworkers recalling their work at Völklinger Hütte resonate from the lockers.
20 October 2018 - 4 November 2018
Life Science Centre
Times Square
NE1 4EP
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
GB
Children can visit Life Science Centre for FREE* this half-term (20 October – 4 November) so all little monsters can enjoy the frightfully good events on offer!
Not enrolled in a school for witchcraft and wizardry? Don’t fret! Join us for our spellbinding Potions workshop and watch things rise from the depths of a cauldron before trying to make you own.
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Nomad Exhibitions
21 May 2019
Nomad are proud to be selected as Ingenium's partner to develop and tour an exciting new international travelling exhibition 'One Sky, Many Worlds: Indigenous Voices in Astronomy'. This ground-breaking new exhibition will illustrate in a spectacular immersive display environment how for tens of thousands of years Indigenous people have been building a relationship with the night sky.
NorthernLight Design
9 May 2019
Over 100 exhibits, from sketch to opening
After a tremendous three-year journey we are so excited that Germany’s most innovative science center has opened its doors. NorthernLight, in partnership with Bruns, has been responsible for the design, prototyping and construction of two of the four permanent galleries: Nature of Things, and World View. The journey involved the making of over 100 unique exhibits, activities and art-science installations. At its height, there was a team of over 50 people working in harmony to make all of this happen.
Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions
9 January 2019
In December 2014 we were awarded an engineering and build contract to equip half of Floor 2 of GSC with Powering the Future. This gallery focuses on the science and technology used to supply energy in Scotland and the UK and highlights key issues that society is likely to face in the not too distant future. It is the most ambitious exhibition of its kind in the UK.
Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions
9 January 2019
In January 2016 we were entrusted with the conceptual design for the redesign of the Interactive Science and Technology Exhibition at the ΙΔΡΥΜΑ ΕΥΓΕΝΙΔΟΥ (lit. Eugenides Foundation) in Athens. The following year we were then awarded the design and build contract for the now renamed Κέντρο Επιστήμης και Τεχνολογίας Athena (lit. Science and Technology Center Athena).
NorthernLight Design
20 December 2018
The Rijks app has been a big success since its launch in 2013, with over a millions downloads and rentals. Awarded with the FIAMP and Heritage in Motion Award amongst others. In the beginning of this year, the app got a technical and functional make over by Fabrique and Q42 and started its second life phase.
NorthernLight Design
20 December 2018
Knights and Castles, our traveling exhibition that gives a bright look at the dark ages, has arrived in its second location, LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn in Germany. First location was Museon in The Hague, third will be Museum Het Valkhof Nijmegen. After that it will continue on its tour through Europe, and by doing so, it symbolically links the life of people in today’s Europe to their shared medieval history.
Medieval characters, contemporary look
NorthernLight Design
20 December 2018
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: the circus is coming to town! When commissioned to reimagine the kids’ gallery for Ciência Viva – an interactive science-and-technology centre in Lisbon – NorthernLight created a vibrant, colourful playscape reminiscent of the circus. Bold graphics, bright hues, dazzling lights and kaleidoscopic mirrors invite kids to perform and play, while reconnecting parents to their childhood memories. The discovery of a park meets the emotion of a circus: you can almost smell the nostalgic wafts of popcorn, candyfloss and caramel.
Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions
26 November 2018
In February 2017 we were entrusted to design, develop and fabricate hands-on exhibits for the Children‘s Gallery and the Natural History Hall at the new Royal Alberta Museum (RAM). Since reopening on October 3, 2018, the new Royal Alberta Museum is now the largest museum in Western Canada at 39,000 sqm, with 7,000 sqm of exhibition space.
NorthernLight Design
26 October 2018
Helping to instigate change
In August 2018 a NorthernLight design team travelled to Sarawak in the Malaysian portion of Borneo. A dynamic state characterized by lush jungles, crystal-clear oceans and abundant wildlife, Sarawak – like every other place on earth – is unfortunately struggling with environmental issues. In a bid to help instigate change, NorthernLight is designing a Children’s Gallery for the island’s new museum.
Inspiring and activating a young audience
