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EventThe Royal Society

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2027 (London)

The Royal Society's flagship public science and technology exhibition, held at its London home, where researchers from UK universities and institutes meet the public. The 2027 exhibition runs from Tuesday 29 June to Sunday 4 July.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
The Royal Society[1]
Who it’s for
Members of the public, including school students (the page says visitors include 2,000 primary and secondary school students each year); no age limit stated.[2]
Entry
Students or a school can enter
Worth
Meet researchers and see hands-on exhibits of cutting-edge science and technology.
Cost
Not stated for 2027 (the 2026 page describes it as a "free annual celebration")[3]
Where
England (London)
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. The Royal Society

    Summer Science Exhibition 2027 call for proposals

    The Summer Science Exhibition is the Royal Society's flagship public engagement event and takes place in July every year at the prestigious home of the Royal Society in central London.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. The Royal Society

    Summer Science Exhibition 2027 call for proposals

    Each year, over 10,000 members of the public, including 2,000 primary and secondary school students, visit the Summer Science Exhibition.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. The Royal Society

    Summer Science Exhibition 2026

    the Royal Society’s free annual celebration of cutting-edge science

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. The Royal Society

    Summer Science Exhibition 2027 call for proposals

    The 2027 Summer Science Exhibition takes place from Tuesday 29 June to Sunday 4 July.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Tuesday 29 June to Sunday 4 July 2027[4]

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