Folkestone Museum has been awarded funding by the Royal Society in the latest round of its Places of Science scheme. Twenty-seven small museums across the UK will use this funding to engage communities with their local science stories.
The Places of Science scheme celebrate projects that evoke curiosity, interest and enthusiasm by exploring science in a creative way. Projects include family days at the museum, community-led creation and curation, to workshops for schools. This funding offers an exciting way for people to engage with science in their local area and beyond.
We will celebrate the 400th anniversary of William Harvey’s book De Motu Cordis (On the Motion of the Heart) in 2028 with our grant funding. Harvey’s book laid out his discovery of the circulation of blood through the body. We’ll host an exhibition exploring Harvey’s discoveries in Summer 2028, with a programme of hands-on family activities to celebrate him. Watch this space for dates and more details!