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As well as star gazing with Swansea Astronomical Society, the search is on for the science star of the future as FameLab comes to the Waterfront.

That’s just a taste of some of the many fun packed, FREE and fascinating activities taking part during National Science Week at the museum.

Join in the debate on Wind Farms which kicks off events on Sunday, March 12 at 2.30pm. For or against ? A panel of specially invited experts will present their cases and the audience can decide.

On Sunday, March 19, 10am–5pm, Einstein meets X-factor as scientists compete for a place in the FameLab final. Be the first to see the science presenters of the future or why not take part? Visit www.famelab.org for more information.

At 2.30pm discover more about leatherback turtles in Wales with specialist Dr Jonathan Houghton then look to the skies at 7pm and discover how people used to navigate the sea by using the sky at night with expert Brian Spinks. There will also be the chance to learn how to use a telescope by star gazing from the museum balcony.

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales is the new name for the National Museums & Galleries of Wales, which operates seven museums across Wales - National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans: National History Museum, National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon, Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Blaenafon, National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, National Slate Museum, Llanberis and the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Entry to all Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales sites is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Assembly Government.

Contact

Fay Harris
National Waterfront Museum
E-mail Fay Harris
01792 638970