The Galway Science and Technology Festival returns this November with a full schedule that includes a free Family Day Exhibition.
The theme of the 2025 festival is ‘Then, Today, Tomorrow’. It celebrates scientific discoveries of the past, showcasing the latest innovations of today, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists and engineers.
The highlight of the Festival is the fantastic free Family Day Exhibition, which will take place on Sunday 9th November from 10am–5pm and is proudly hosted on University of Galway campus, the Festival’s main education partner.
The Exhibition promises to be a vibrant, family-friendly event, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits, 25 different shows and workshops, and a wide range of experiences for all ages. Visitors can explore everything from unmissable dinosaurs, exotic bugs, LEGO, to the ever-popular Teddy Bear Hospital, artificial intelligence and live science demonstrations.
Admission is completely free, with tickets for individual shows and workshops available from 9am on Saturday, 1st November via the Festival website. Early booking is recommended, as many of the most popular events fill up quickly.
Some highlights of the festival include:
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'The Science of Women's Health – Evidence, Insights and Interventions’ with Professor Mary Ryan (Consultant Endocrinologist and author) and internationally renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown
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'Back to the Future – The Science Behind the Movie' will take place on Tuesday November 18th at the Eye Cinema with a screening of the film and a talk from Barry Fitzgerald
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Artificial Intelligence Workshops in the O'Donoghue Centre at University of Galway from November 10th to 14th
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'My Moving Brain Community Connect', which explores brain health and inclusion in sport, takes place on Saturday 1st November at 1pm in the O'Donoghue Centre, University of Galway.
- Marine Science Exhibition and Workshops at Galway City Museum
For full details of the programme and to book tickets, visit galwayscience.ie