Join Science is Wonderful!

18 - 20 March 2026
Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

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Science is Wonderful!

Mark your calendars, call your loved ones, put on your lab goggles, because: Science is Wonderful! is back!

We are excited to announce that the science fair will take place on 18, 19 and 20 March 2026 at the Maison de la Poste in Brussels, Belgium.

Whether you are young or young at heart, this is your chance to celebrate science in the most exciting way possible.

Meet over 150 leading researchers from around the globe and explore their groundbreaking work through interactive experiments, hands-on activities, science shows, games and quizzes.

Science is Wonderful! is free of charge and open to everyone - school classes, families, science enthusiasts, robots, aliens, and beyond!

If you’re planning to attend with a school class or a group of 10 or more, be sure to register on 21 January as of 12:00 to secure your participation.

If you are coming as an individual, with a small group of friends or with your family, there is no need to register - just show up and get your science on!

Whether you are bringing a curious child or just your youthful enthusiasm, we can’t wait to welcome you to these three days of science extravaganza.

Key information

Everyone is welcome! While the event is designed for all ages, pupils between the ages of 7 and 18 will find a wealth of scientific experiences to choose from.
Registration for school classes or large groups opens on 21 January at midday.
The event is organised in French, Dutch and English. 30 interpreters will be there to help lower communication barriers where really needed.
Free bus transfers to the venue can be arranged for school classes upon request (limited availability, priority given to public schools with young children or located far away).
Free lunch at the venue can be arranged upon request (limited availability, reserved for public schools).

Dates

18 March from 9:00 to 13:00
19 March from 9:00 to 15:00
20 March from 9:00 to 15:00

Timeslots

Teachers can book a 3-hour timeslot to visit the science fair with their pupils.

Location

Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Science is Wonderful! in a nutshell

Science is Wonderful! is an annual science fair organised by the European Commission.

It celebrates EU-funded research by inviting leading researchers from all over the world to come to Brussels and engage and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Attracting over 4000 pupils from across Belgium each year, this three-day event has become a science outreach institution, free and open to all.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Science is Wonderful! is an initiative of European Union’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. This allows excellent researchers across the EU and abroad to study a topic in depth that they care about.

Science is Wonderful! bridges this research with schools across the European Union. It celebrates the value and impact of EU-funded research by giving primary and secondary school students the chance to interact with leading researchers and innovators, learn more about their work in engaging formats and ask questions about scientific careers. Since its inception in 2015, Science is Wonderful! has organised an annual science fair that interactively showcases research projects and innovations through presentations, hands-on experiments, games and quizzes.

The MSCA also support the European Researchers’ Night, a popular science outreach event organised annually in several European countries and beyond, and Researchers at Schools, which fosters direct interaction between researchers, teachers and pupils.

Learn more about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

The reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training.

Last update: 14/01/2026