Calci Science Festival

The Science Festival comes to Calci

For the first time, Piazza Piero Angela, in the center of Calci (Province of Pisa, Tuscany), transforms into a large open-air laboratory. The Calci Science Festival is a day entirely dedicated to scientific outreach, aimed at audiences of all ages: families, children, students, and enthusiasts can experience science firsthand through themed stands, live experiments, and interactive activities.

The event is organized by Semi di Scienza APS in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa (located in the Certosa di Calci) and is part of the traveling festival ScienzAltro, with the patronage of the Municipality of Calci.

A journey through scientific disciplines

The heart of the event is a path of stands and workshops covering numerous disciplines. Each area is curated by local organizations and associations, making the day a meeting point between research, schools, and the community. Topics range from natural history to microbiology, energy to geology, and mathematics to astronomy, without forgetting scientific environmentalism and reflections on science communication.

• Natural History — curated by the Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa
• Microbiology, energy, and mathematics — interactive workshops by Semi di Scienza APS
• Geology — with the contribution of the F. Sacco Geological Museum
• Astronomy — curated by the Galileo Galilei Amateur Astronomers Association of Pisa
• Scientific environmentalism — with Legambiente Pisa
• Education and scientific information — with the G. Pisano Secondary School and info points from Lu::Ce Edizioni and Naturalmente Scienza

Science in the square, for everyone

The philosophy of the Calci Science Festival is clear: science is method, community, and celebration. For this reason, the square does not host formal lectures but rather experiences to be lived, where observing, experimenting, and asking questions is accessible to everyone, from the youngest children to curious adults. The choice of Piazza Piero Angela, named after the great science communicator, further highlights the spirit of the initiative.

As part of the ScienzAltro circuit, the event aims to become a regular fixture for Calci and the entire Pisan area, while showcasing the local scientific heritage, starting with the Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa, one of the oldest and richest museum institutions in Italy.