Czech Science Fair 2025: Come and Try What It’s Like to Be a Scientist!

The ninth annual science event in the Czech Republic is just around the corner! From June 5th to 7th, Prague's Letňany will transform into a massive interactive world of discovery. Entry is free –  the doors to the world of science are open to everyone!

More than 100 exhibits from various scientific fields will draw you into the fascinating world of research – from natural sciences and humanities to technical disciplines. On an area of over 8,200 m², scientific institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences, universities, research centers, and science centers from all over the country will showcase their work. And it’s not just about watching – at the Science Fair, you can try what it’s like to be a scientist yourself.

A Space Town Where You Can Fly to the Moon?

One of the main attractions will be a space-themed zone, where virtual reality lets you experience landing on the Moon or find out what high G-forces do to the human body. You’ll also learn how scientists track meteors using radio signal reflections as part of the Bolidozor project.

You can even touch an earthquake at the exhibit of the Geophysical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Build your own structure and test it on a seismic shake table – will it withstand the quake or collapse? The Biology Centre will show you that even plants – which don’t walk, jump, or fly – lead incredibly dynamic lives. You’ll also trace the travels of T. G. Masaryk around the world, peek into the forensic lab of the Criminalistics Institute of the Czech Police, or try your hand at chemical experiments, working with borane lasers, and detecting art forgeries.

Meet Scientists in Person

At the Science Fair, you can talk directly with scientists, ask questions, join discussions, and most importantly – try science in action. You’ll find out how research affects our daily lives – and how anyone, even without a white lab coat, can get involved in science.

Science Shows and Talks for Everyone

Every day in the multimedia Kepler Hall, you can attend science shows, academic lectures, and discussions. You’ll learn, for example, what’s true about the legend of Dracula, why the pen is sometimes mightier than the sword, or how films distort physical phenomena. These events are also completely free, though pre-registration is required.

The festival also features a smaller stage called Science Point, where shorter and more entertaining talks take place. On Thursday, the focus will mainly be on astronomy – such as the first ZERO-G flight in the Czech Republic or black holes as space laboratories. Friday will feature stories of rocks that withstand the passage of time and or a lecture about mushrooms.  On Saturday, the topics include artificial intelligence, why it’s harder for a robot to open a door than to do a backflip, or the ethics of military robots.

You can find the detailed program of each talk on the Science Fair's official website.