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Summer Science Exhibits on Tour at the Foyle Science Showcase

21 February 2026 10:00 - 17:00 Foyle Arena 2, Limavady Rd, Londonderry BT47 6JY Free

91TV is pleased to support three museums funded by the Places of Science scheme at the , part of .

Marconi's Moyle - and

Get hands-on with radio revolutionary Guglielmo Marconi's fascinating discoveries in radio communication. Learn about the history of long-distance communication, the science of radio waves, and about Marconi's experiments across the Sea of Moyle.

The evolving science of digging up the past -

Where is the earliest known settlement in Ireland? What was the biggest village in the Bronze Age? How heavy was Viking armour? Staff from Coleraine Museum will have a range of genuine and replica artefacts, ranging from prehistoric times to the 17th century, for visitors to discover the answers to these questions and more!

Matilda's challenge -

Find out about 19th century botanist Matilda Knowles and what she discovered. Take the challenge to find out what lichen can tell us about our environment.

Attending the event

  • This event is part of the NI Science Festival, taking place in Londonderry, Northern Ireland
  • A free ticket is required to visit the Foyle Science Showcase, bookable through the NI Science Festival
  • Travel guidance can be found on the Festival's page