Practical information

The fair will open each day at 9:00.

Participation in Science is Wonderful! is completely free and open to everyone.

Individuals and families are welcome to attend the science fair without registration—just drop by! However, schools and large groups (10 people or more) must register in advance to secure their visit.

School teachers and staff members planning to attend with their pupils are encouraged to register as early as possible. We are currently booked out but it is common for us to receive some cancellations approximately a month before the event. 

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Science is Wonderful! is organised in French, Dutch and English.

While some research teams are multilingual, others may not be. After all, they are traveling from across the world to meet you!

To make sure you can fully engage with every team and learn more about their work, 30 interpreters will be there to help: they will wear bright orange t-shirts and are happy to jump in when needed.

Cannot spot one in your moment of need? Maybe a pupil or teacher in your group wants to save the day by helping to translate. No? No worries, you can always return to the booth later when an interpreter is available.

While booths operate in multiple languages, science shows are presented in only one language, which will be clearly indicated in the programme. While we strive to offer you with a diverse range of options, you might not always find a match.

If that is the case, don’t worry: our booths are also great!

Science is Wonderful! is an inclusive event. We want science to be wonderful for everyone.

Are you working at a school with disadvantages children?

They you can request a free lunch for your group. You can make this request during registration, but please note that availability is limited. If you have indicated that you would like lunch for your class, our team will contact you soon to confirm availability and discuss the next steps.

This service is designed to ensure the event remains accessible for everyone, so we kindly ask you to request it only if necessary.

Whether you are bringing a packed lunch or whether you booked free sandwiches, the picnic area on the second floor is open to everyone. Here you can find a water station and fresh fruit.

Additionally, the teachers’ lounge is located just in front of the picnic area to give teachers a chance to have a coffee in peace.

Additional water fountains and fruit stations will be accessible throughout the science fair.

The event will take place at the Maison de la Poste, a beautiful venue located inside Tour & Taxis in Brussels. 

The venue is accessible for visitors with disabilities.

You can reach the venue by public transport. 

Use the STIB/MIVB planner to plan your trip by metro, bus or tramway. 

Use the Belgian Railway Company SNCB/NMBS planner to plan your trip by train.

• by bus: lines 14, 15, 57, 88, 89 to the Tour & Taxis
station
• by private bus: a parking area is available next to the venue if you hire your own bus.
• by tramway: lines 51 & 93 to Sainctelette station, then 5 min walking
• by metro: line 2 to 
Yser station & line 6 to Ribaucourt station, then 10 min walking
• from Brussels-North station: a free, frequent shuttle service is offered to Tour & Taxis

Go to the floor plan of the venue.

Free bus shuttles can be arranged for school classes, however, availability is limited. 

Priority will be given to public school groups with young children or those traveling from distant locations. Schools are encouraged to use public transport to attend the event whenever this is possible.

If you have requested a school bus, our team will contact you soon to confirm availability and discuss the next steps.

Please feel free to contact schools-SIW@spectraconsortium.eu or call our helpdesk (+32 486 43 16 93) if you have any questions.