80
years of discovery
CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF HARWELL CAMPUS
The Light
Project
A year-long series of imaginative public events that shine a light on the ground breaking discoveries made at Harwell and the bright future ahead.
Science made visible, memorable and open to everyone.
The Light Project brings Harwell’s breakthroughs to life through installations, talks, films, workshops and shared experiences for curious minds of every age.
12,000+
verified visitors
56
events so far
4
headline installations
celebrate with us
Light Project so far
Take a look at our previous Light Project events, from Museum of the Moon, to welcoming Brian Cox and Tim Peake back on campus to film the Infinite Monkey Cage podcast. The Light Project has been a huge success so far, and we’re so excited for you to join us for our future events.
Museum of the Moon
Luminarium: Myriad
A WORLD OF LIGHT & COLOUR
A spectacular walk-through world of light, colour and calm transformed Curie Avenue.
Relive the experienceThe Beam
light up the sky
Reaching 8km into the night sky, The Beam was a striking visual celebration of the campus’ world-leading expertise in light-based science.
Relive the experienceBODY
Journey Through the Human Body
Harwell Campus was transformed into a playground of light, sounds, and fire as BODY, returned to the UK for the first time in four years.
Relive the experience
celebrate with us
Light Project Events
The Light Project, is bringing Harwell 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, to film festivals, hands-on science activities, talks, and tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re planning a family day out or want to dive deeper into the science shaping our world, we’ll have something for everyone.
Browse the previous event listings below to find out more about what our events look like.
We’ll be adding new events and updating regularly – sign up for the Harwellian newsletter to stay up to date.
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Past Light Project EventGeneral Public Admission at Luminarium
29th May
11:00 – 17:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular…
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Past Light Project EventScience Workshops for Kids at Luminarium
29th May
13:00 – 16:00 | Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus
The Light Project’s newest event is a Luminarium, a spectacular…
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Past Light Project EventStep inside the human BODY – an immersive light and science experience
22nd Jan
17:00 – 21:00 | The Quad, outside Lightbox
Get ready for an evening of mind-blowing science, exploring the human BODY like…
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Past Light Project EventStargazing 2026 at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
23rd Jan
17:15 – 20:45 | STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, OX11 0QX
Join us for 2026 Stargazing at RAL where we’ll have plenty of activities…
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Past Light Project EventPhotography Workshops for Young People
19th Oct
10:30 – 16:00 | Quad Two, Rutherford Avenue, OX11 0DF
As part of the Light Project and the RSG Earth Photography Exhibition at…
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Past Light Project EventEarth Photo: An Exhibition Under the Sky
1st Oct
9:00 | The Quad, outside Lightbox
Discover award-winning photography in Harwell’s open-air exhibition…
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Past Light Project EventThis could be your team on a Harwell Blue Plaque
17th Jul
We’ve extended the deadline by one week until 5th September to…
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Past Light Project EventRutherford Appleton Laboratory: Public Access Day
1st Aug
9:00 – 16:30 | TBC
This summer, we are delighted to be able to run an access day at the laboratory…
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Past Light Project EventEvening Yoga and Moon Meditation
21st May
18:00 – 19:15 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
Step into stillness beneath the awe-inspiring Museum of the Moon – Luke…
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Past Light Project EventMuseum of the Moon – Family Activity Week
28th May
11:00 – 15:00 | Zeta, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, OX11 0GD
We’re thrilled to welcome Luke Jerram‘s Museum of the Moon to campus…
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Standing on the shoulders of science
Harwell has always blown the world of science wide open. For over three quarters of a century we’ve advanced human understanding of the forces that govern our universe. It’s a proud tradition of innovation and leadership born from the tenacious pursuit of knowledge.
