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What's On:Swansea Science Festival 2026

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We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend of making, exploring, and discovering Swansea Science Festival 2026!

 
Highlights include:
 
•       Confessions of a Traitor – two of Wales’ most memorable contestants from The Traitors, Fiona and Amanda, and Swansea University psychologist Dr Alex Jones, will explore the science of deception, trust and human behaviour
•       Grace’s Amazing Machines – Visit the CBeebies presenter’s electrical workshop
•       The Science of Harry Potter – satisfy the curious spirits of muggles everywhere
•       Bath Bombs – make a splash in our colourful workshop
•       Quick Fire Science – how Swansea scientists are changing the world
 
Tickets from just £1 per person, plus a huge programme of FREE exhibitions and activities.
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Retro Computer Playground

  27 & 28 October 2026, 11am & 1pm
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CSI Swansea

  28 October 2026, 6.30pm
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Confessions of a Traitor: The Psychology of Trust and Deception

  30 October 2026, 7pm
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Loving Maggots!

  30 October 2026, 3.30pm
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The Wonderstruck Halloween Show

  30 October 2026, 2pm & 4pm
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Is AI just a really smart horse

  30 October 2026, 1.30pm Fully booked
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Dragons of the Deep

  30 October 2026, 4pm
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How Does It Work? With Maddie Moate

  30 October 2026, 12pm (+ BSL) & 2.30pm
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Techniquest presents: Bath Bombs

  31 October 2026, 11am Fully booked
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The Science of Harry Potter Show + BSL

  31 October 2026, 4pm
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Heavy Metal Marine Biology

  31 October 2026, 3pm
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Quick Fire Science

  31 October 2026, 2.45pm
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Exploding Water Science Show!

  31 October 2026, 1pm
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Bubbles and Balloons! Science Show

  31 October 2026, 11am
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Techniquest presents: Welsh Science and the World

  31 October 2026, 12.45pm
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Grace's Green Gadgets

  31 October 2026, 10.30am & 12.30pm
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Plan your visit

 Accessibility

Here you can find information about accessibility throughout the Museum including parking, wheelchair access, lifts, baby changing facilities, assistance dogs, Braille resources, and induction loops.

Access Guide

 Parking

The National Waterfront Museum does not have a dedicated car park.

However, there are several pay and display car parks situated just a short walk from the Museum. You can find more information on car parking facilities here

Visiting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

 Eat, Drink, Shop

  • Our café is open, but providing a limited offer. 
  • The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic , while there’s nowhere to eat these within the museum, there are benches around the marina outside which make for a nice spot. 

 Location

 Site Map

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