Manchester Science Festival at The Manchester Museum: 22-29 October
19 Oct 2011
A celebration of all things science, including ancient Egyptian technology (half term), a natural history musical show featuring a bass-playing frog (Amoeba to Zebra), talks, tours, a climate change debate and one of the venues for the Science Spectacular on Saturday 29 October.
There are loads of events going on at The Manchester Museum for Manchester Science Festival, including:
Manchester Science Festival: Alan Turing: Tortured genius of the Computer Age
Saturday 22 October, 11am-1pm
Drop-in, £6 (£5 concessions) - please pay cash on arrival, adults
Guided walk, starting at The Manchester Museum reception. Explore the science of the city by foot with local historians and scientists, as they bring the science of the city to life. He broke the Nazis’ Enigma code, almost invented the computer, and was persecuted to a painful suicide by the ungrateful authorities. A tortured genius and modern martyr. The walk will go ahead whatever the Manchester weather brings us, so please wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
October half term - Unearthed: Ancient Egypt
Monday 24-Friday 28 October, 11am-4pm
Drop-in, free, all ages
Unearth science and technology from ancient Egypt. Different daily activities include making pyramids, mummifying oranges and going on an archaeological dig. Learn some archaeology skills with Dr Digby in our Unearthed: Ancient Egypt exhibition.
Manchester Science Festival: Barometer Live: Weather and climate evening
Thursday 27 October, 5.15-8pm
Drop-in, free, adults and teenagers
Start your evening with Weather vs Climate, the live Podcast by the Barometer Podcast team. What causes cold UK winters, flooding in Pakistan and wildfires in Australia - weather or climate? Find out the difference between the two, plus how they’re linked, at this interactive talk with local Atmospheric Science researchers from the Barometer Podcast team. You will then have the chance to explore The Manchester Museum’s new Living Worlds gallery and the Museum Allotment, before putting your questions to the experts in our live Climate Change Question Time. How fast is the world warming? How do we know that? Is enough being done to stop it? This is your opportunity to ask a panel of experts anything you ever wanted to know about climate change. The University of Manchester has climate specialists at the frontiers of research who are happy to tackle your questions.
Manchester Science Festival: Amoeba to Zebra
Friday 28 October, 12-1.30pm & 3-4.30pm
Visit The Manchester Museum for booking details, £3, all ages
Ever seen a mollusc play the guitar? How about a drumming buffalo, or perhaps even a bass-playing frog? All of this and a whole lot more can be witnessed in Being 747’s natural history musical show, ‘Amoeba to Zebra’ – a full on rock concert with visuals, costumes and really wild props that tells the story of the evolution of life on Earth through the medium of pop music. The 55-minute show takes audiences of all ages on a journey through time from the first forms of single-cell life swimming about in the primordial soup right through to the complexity of the modern day’s flora and fauna. With full relevance to the national curriculum, Being 747 will leave you & your family both entertained and educated with their innovative and creative way of teaching biology.
Manchester Science Festival: Science Spectacular
Saturday 29 October, 11am-3pm
Drop-in, free, teenagers and families 5+
Find out why plants don't fall over, journey through a jet engine, explore the invisible universe, snuggle up to some usual insects, and help us hunt for dinosaurs. Families are invited to take part in our fun activities and hands-on demonstrations in this day long science fair. Meet the scientists and engineers behind some of the most amazing research taking place at The University of Manchester, take part in our science challenges, and help us create spectacular science. Taking place at The Whitworth Hall and The Manchester Museum, both on The University of Manchester campus.
For details of all the other events for Manchester Science Festival, please visit The University of Manchester events calendar:
To find out more:
- Visit The Manchester Museum's website
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