Sat 9 Apr — Sun 5 June 2011

Time:

10.00 am — 5.00 pm

Location:

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (find us)

Venue:

John Hope Gateway

Price:

Free (charge applies to some workshops)

Booking:

No booking required for exhibits, see individual workshop listings for booking details

Do you feel a reaction coming on? Welcome to Atomise, a place that's alive with experiments, intriguing gadgets and hands-on workshops to bring you a day out full of fizz and fascination.

Play with magnetic ‘nanosludge' that can ooze up the side of a jar; make your own slimy ‘splat-test-dummy'; and party with dancing custard at the cornflour disco. Mix up a gooey gunge; produce a pongy potion; and gaze at our incredible crystalline creations.

Our in house science geeks will help you get your hands messy and your brains buzzing as you explore our interactive world of chemistry.

Look out for...

THE CHAIN REACTOR
From the moment we spark off the Chain Reactor this elaborate machine will start a procession of chemical reactions - each one triggering the next in a dynamic display of scientific ingenuity.

THE MAGNETOSCOPE BY MICHAEL FLYNN
Wonder at this unique installation, created by American inventor Michael Flynn. Discover the magic of ferrofluids, and interact with the bizarre and beautiful behaviour of this amzing display first hand.

CRYSTALLINE CREATIONS As you stroll around our enchanting crystal sculptures you might just get hooked. Look closer at these strange translucent forms and investigate a world of geometric beauty.

*** SPECIAL WORKSHOPS ***

Available from Sat 9 - Mon 25 April, and subsequent Saturdays and Sundays until Sun 5 June (including Fri 29 Apr and Mon 2 May)

Splat-tastic (all ages) 

Furry Crystal Monsters (ages 7+)

Pongy Potions (ages 8+)

The Electroplation Station (ages 10+)