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The secret world of microbes

11:00am-4:30pm on Saturday 29 March
12:00pm-4:30pm on Sunday 30 March

Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).

New Museums site, Bene't St, CB2 3PT

How do you wash hands correctly to help prevent the spread of infectious microbes? What do bacteria look like? Find out by looking at them through a microscope. Use craft materials to build your own microbes to learn about the structure of bacteria and viruses.

Find out about the importance of antimicrobial stewardship (how to protect our current antibiotics to keep them working) and what antimicrobial resistance is using a superhero- super villain analogy.? ??

Booking/Registration is: RECOMMENDED

Drop in hands on activities, no need to book.

Additional Information

Age: Adults, Young Adults 12 – 18, Children under 12
Format: Family Weekend
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: Unlimited
Theme: Health
Accessibility: Full access

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