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With over 150 events for families and adults, there's something for everyone at Manchester Science Festival.

But it's all over for 2009 and what fun we had!

Browse our themes, use the search options or view the whole programme to see what we got up to and get a flavour of what to expect next year!

There's walks, talks, workshops, shows, comedy, exhibitions and more all in the name of science.

 

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On the shoulders of giants

Thu 29 Oct 2009 13.00 - 14.00 and 1 more at Meet at Manchester Museum

Discover how Manchester’s scientists and technologists continue to shape the world we live in. Find out what the giants of the past, Rutherford and Turing, would make of the would-be pioneers of today. Guided walk with short performances by actors.

A bright blue and black butterfly

Simple beginnings: The story of evolution

Sat 24 Oct 2009 & Mon 26 Oct 2009 at 09.00 - 17.00 at Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive

In this fascinating exhibition you can find out all about Charles Darwin; his life and travels; explore the theory of evolution in the nineteenth century; and take a closer look at evolution to see how animals adapt to their changing environments.

A jet engine

Could the Thunderbirds really have flown? - Event cancelled

Mon 26 Oct 2009 18.00 - 20.00 at Deans Activity Centre, Swinton

Dr Phil Atcliffe investigates the practicality, space and air worthiness of the Thunderbirds as well as other craft from popular sci-fi TV series.

Kids with microscope

A Science-tastic family fun trail

Sat 24 Oct 2009 13.00 - 14.00 and 2 more at Meet at MOSI (the Museum of Science and Industry)

It'll be scientific, it'll be historical, it'll be fun! Bring along your young explorers (0-14 years old) for an hour's interactive walking tour of Manchester (intrepid explorer maps provided).

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Explore traditional Chinese medicine

Wed 28 Oct 2009 to Fri 30 Oct 2009 at MOSI

Explore traditional Chinese Medicine including massage, tai chi and acupuncture.