Events
Have a look below to see our exciting programme of events.
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
Looking for something specific? Check out our events for
June
Wee Wardlaws – Adventuring Astronauts
When: Friday 7th June 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.
In Conversation: Alien Worlds
When: Sunday 16th June, 2pm – 3.30pm.
More: Free, in person tickets are sold out. You can join the Critical Conversations online here.
Bringing together experts from disciplines across the University, we’re asking key questions about alien worlds. The Panel and Q&A discussion can be attended in person or online.
July
Mission Exoplanet: An Escape Room Experience
When: Select days and times in July
More: Bookings open soon, check back for timings and cost.
You’re travelling through space in search of a planet to live on. But when disaster strikes, can you keep a cool head to explore where you are, protect the team, and work out if you really could survive there?
Wee Wardlaws – Amazing Aliens
When: Friday 5th July 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.
School Holiday Workshops
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays in July, 2pm – 4pm
More: Free, booking required. Link coming soon.
Join us for a different space themed workshop each week.
Family Day: Alien Antics
When: Saturday 20th July, 12pm – 4pm
More: Free, no booking required.
Explore space, exoplanets and distant solar systems though music, crafts, science and lots of imagination. An all age activity day with exciting guests and prizes to win.
August
Wee Wardlaws – Ready Steady Rocket
Date: Friday 2nd August 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.
September
Wee Wardlaws – Sparkly Stars
When: Friday 6th September 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.
Student Late
When: Friday 20th September, time TBC
More: Tickets coming soon.
Come along to the Wardlaw Museum for a Party with a purpose. With live music, drinks, and plenty of sci-fi adventures. More information coming soon.
October
Wee Wardlaws – Moon Makers
When: Friday 4th October 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.
Halloween Party
When: Thursday 31st October, time TBC.
More: Tickets coming soon.
We are still working on this event. More information coming soon.
Workshops and Masterclasses
When: TBC
More: Free, booking required. Links coming soon.
We are still working on these workshops. More information coming soon.
November
Wee Wardlaws – Exoplanet Explorers
When: Friday 1st November 2024, 10am – 11am
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.
December
Wee Wardlaws – In the Sky…
Date: Friday 6th December 2024
More: Free, no booking required.
Help your little one explore the world around them through museum objects, stories, songs, crafts and things to do and spot. This event is for children 0 to 5 years and whoever looks after them.