Local Heroes

Across the UK we will be celebrating your local scientific heroes, the pioneers, mavericks and geniuses, who for centuries have changed the way we live and see the world.

There are over seventy participating institutions and hundreds of events and activities from exhibitions and talks to family fun days and interactive workshops. Full details of all events and activities will be on this page in the New Year.

However some of our events have already begun!

No flies on him: the multi talented Professor Newstead
Exhibition until 31 January 2010
Find out more about Robert Newstead, zoologist, taxidermist and excavator of Roman Chester
Grosvenor Museum, Chester

Seeker in the Universe
Exhibition about local astronomer, Arthur Eddington
Kendal Museum, Cumbria

Barnes Wallis - The Yorkshire Connection & Beyond
Exhibition until 30 January 2010
Goole Museum, Carlisle Street, Goole, DN14 5AA Tel 01405 768963

Sir John Tomes - leading Victorian dentist
Exhibition
British Dental Association Museum, 64 Wimpole Street London

Please call or check the museum's website for opening times and dates