Sat MAR 15, 1PM and 2:30PM

I am unique!

Ages 6-12

What better way to learn about DNA than to carry out a hands-on experiment! Join our experts from Dundee Science Centre to learn all about DNA and create a unique necklace containing your very own genes!

Free, but booking is essential!

This event is organised for National Science and Engineering Week. It is made possible through the generous support of the Scottish Government and the British Science Association, as well as the School of Chemistry (University of St Andrews).

Sun MAR 16, 02:00 PM

Inside Out!

Ever wondered what it looks like inside a diamond? Join us during the exhibition ‘Nobel Structures: Celebrating Crystallography’ to find out! See why pencils write and how chocolate melts. You’ll even get to be part of a crystal and learn how to grow pretty crystals yourself!

Free – booking is essential. Please call 01334659380.

Sat APR 5, 12 noon - 1 PM

Lunchtime Lecture

This event is part of a series of lectures which will demonstrate how crystallography’s influence extends far beyond the laboratory. Listen as local professionals share their stories and learn how this fascinating field impacts the extraordinary and the everyday.

Speaker: Rachael Skyner, PhD candidate, School of Chemistry (University of St Andrews)

Thu APR 10, 10:30 AM - noon (ages 5-7) and 1 - 2:30 PM (ages 8-12)

Sweet Science Arts and Crafts Day

10:30am-12pm (ages 5-7), 1-2:30pm (ages 8-12)

Join us for a family-friendly crystal celebration that will enable children to explore themes found throughout the exhibition. On-site workshops include building your own molecules made out of sweets and creating crafty crystal patterns.

Free – booking is essential. Please call 01334659380.

Sat APR 26, 12 noon - 1 PM

Lunchtime lecture

This event is part of a series of lectures which will demonstrate how crystallography’s influence extends far beyond the laboratory. Listen as local professionals share their stories and learn how this fascinating field impacts the extraordinary and the everyday.

Speaker: Dr Nicholas Tosca, School of Geography & Geosciences (University of St Andrews)

Free - no booking required.

Sat MAY 10, 12 noon - 1 PM

Lunchtime lecture

This event is part of a lecture series which will demonstrate how crystallography’s influence extends far beyond the laboratory. Listen as local professionals share their stories and learn how this fascinating field impacts the extraordinary and the everyday.

Speaker: Prof James Naismith, School of Chemistry (University of St Andrews)

Free - no booking required.

Sat MAY, 17, 10AM - 4PM

I am unique!

10am-11am (10+ years)

11.15am-12.15pm (10+ years)

12.30pm-1.30pm (10+ years)

1.45pm-2.45pm (10+ years)

3pm-4pm (16+ years)

What better way to learn about DNA than to carry out a hands-on experiment? Learners create a unique necklace, containing their very own extracted DNA, to take home with them!

This is just one of many exciting events taking place as part of Festival of Museums between 16 and 18 May 2014. Festival of Museums is coordinated by Museums Galleries Scotland. Joanne Orr, Chief Executive of Museums Galleries Scotland, said: “Festival of Museums is about igniting imaginations while celebrating Scotland’s wealth of culture. The packed programme features extraordinary, surprising and exciting events over three fun-filled days in museums across Scotland. So come and see what Scotland’s museums have in store for you.” Visit www.festivalofmuseums.com for full event listings.