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EventDundee Science Centre

Dundee Science Festival 2027: Curiosity Unlocked (February 2027)

A city-wide month of events, activities and scientific demonstrations at Dundee Science Centre and partner venues, with the theme Curiosity Unlocked. General public visits at the centre run from 6 to 21 February 2027, with school visits from 1 to 5 February. The festival aims to inspire people of all ages with STEM.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Dundee Science Centre[1][2]
Who it’s for
People of all ages ("a vibrant programme of events to inspire people of all ages"); schools can also book visits[3]
Entry
Students or a school can enter
Worth
Hands-on STEM activities, demonstrations and exhibitors from across the region.
Cost
Not stated
Where
Scotland (Dundee)
Format
Hybrid
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. Dundee Science Centre

    Dundee Science Festival 2027

    Dundee Science Festival is an exciting, city-wide festival that offers a vibrant programme of events to inspire people of all ages.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Dundee Science Centre

    Dundee Science Festival 2027

    Dundee Science Festival returns in February 2027! Join us for a fun-packed month of events, activities and scientific demonstrations

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Dundee Science Centre

    Dundee Science Festival 2027

    In-Centre – School visits Monday 1 st February to Friday 5 th February 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Dundee Science Centre

    Dundee Science Festival 2027

    In-Centre – General public visits Saturday 6 th February to Sunday 21 st February 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

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