Summerlee Science Festival retuning to North Lanarkshire this month

Summerlee Museum invites families to explore, experiment and discover at the Summerlee Science Festival 2026 <i>(Image: North Lanarkshire Council)</i>
Summerlee Museum invites families to explore, experiment and discover at the Summerlee Science Festival 2026 (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)
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Families are in for a treat this month with the return of the Summerlee Science Festival.

Held at Summerlee Museum from February 13 to 18, the festival promises a week-long schedule packed with “hands-on” activities aimed at all ages.

Key attractions will include Little Lab Investigators, aimed at children aged three to eight, featuring static electricity demonstrations.

Meanwhile, Think Science will return with a high-energy show, and Animal Man’s Mini-Zoo will offer the chance to get up close with a range of creatures.


These will be organised by museum staff, universities and local groups.

The festival will kick off with a special day for the under-5s on February 13, which includes a themed Bookbug session.

It will offer a mix of book in advance and drop-in activities.

For full programme details and ticket bookings, visit the Culture NL website.

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