Luminarium - Saturday 30th May

The Light Project's newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation that fills visitors with light, colour, and calm.

Created by the world-renowned Architects of Air, this monumental inflatable structure invites visitors to slow down and explore at their own pace. Inside, winding pathways and soaring domes glow with radiant colour as daylight filters through the translucent fabric, creating an ever-changing, immersive experience.

Luminarium is designed to be gentle, inclusive, and open to everyone. There's no right route and no rush - just space to wander, look, and enjoy being immersed in colour. Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or taking a quiet moment for yourself, Luminarium offers a rare chance to experience art from the inside out.

Suitable for all ages. A truly memorable experience for curious minds and calm seekers alike.

Key details:

• Date: Saturday 30th May
• Time: 11:00 - 17:00
• Session Duration: 30-minute time slots.
• Tickets: Adult £5, Child £3 (under 16 yrs). Babes-in-arms free. (All under 16's must be accompanied by a paying adult)

[Special session] - Science and Creativity Workshop (Ages 7+ years)

Braintastic will deliver an interative workshop that challenges the idea that people are either "artistic" or "scientific". In reality, these two ways of thinking have always been deeply connected - from early scientists sketching what they observed under microscopes, to modern discoveries driven by imagination, curiosity, and creative problem-solving.

Kids will explore how art has inspired science and vice versa. They will also look at what's happening inside the creative brain, and discover that creativity isn't something you either have or not - it's a skill that can be developed with practice, just like any other.

The session is very hands-on. Kids will create their own piece of string art, inspired by the brain's amazing ability to change and adapt based on experience. This workshops helps kids see creativity and science as partners - and recognise their own unique way of thinking as a real strength.

Session Times: 12:00 - 13:00 / 13:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 15:00

Session Cost: Child £7, Adult £5

Car Parking: Free parking is available on site at the below location. Driving directions from A34 Chilton Interchange are here. One-way access route in operation, please follow the signs on arrival. There is no EV charging available on campus.

• Ridgeway Carpark, accessed via Second Street (Entrance at What3Words:///blackmail.manhole.hikes)

About The Light Project:

Harwell Campus is reaching a remarkable milestone - 80 years of being a campus dedicated to science and innovation. The Light Project is bringing this to life with a vibrant calendar of events designed to spark curiosity and wonder for all ages. From awe-inspiring art installations such as the Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and BODY by Walk the Plank, to film festivals, hands-on science activities, talks, and tours, there's something for everyone.

About Harwell Campus:

Harwell is a research and innovation supercampus, home to a unique array of cutting-edge scientific facilities, institutes, businesses, and expert teams working to advance knowledge and find solutions.

Founded in 1946 as a hub for pioneering technology, our Oxfordshire campus now hosts over 7,000 scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and technicians - all focused on solving complex problems. We design, build and use extraordinary scientific equipment, like particle accelerators that reveal the subatomic structure of materials, brighter-than-the-sun X-ray beams used to study everything from living cells to jet engines, revolutionary quantum computers and chambers to test the spaceworthiness of satellites.

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