Scientific exhibitions

The National Research Council of Italy has gained unique experience in the design and construction of scientific exhibitions, exhibits and interactive installations, in a wide variety of fields and contexts.

These exhibitions offer important opportunities for cultural growth and continuing education, bringing the scientific community closer to citizens. This mission falls within the statutory purposes of Cnr and contributes to the development of the "knowledge society".

The Cnr Communication Unit has developed a collection of exhibitions sorted by content, language ​​and type of interaction. Interactive science exhibitions with their 'hands-on' approach attract the public of all ages, starting from the very young, towards scientific issues, changing the idea of ​​science as a difficult or boring subject, and revealing phenomena that can be observed in everyday life.

Many installations are easy to handle and can be set up temporarily for specific events or dissemination initiatives organized at the premises of public or private bodies, institutions, cultural associations, and foundations, as well as in open spaces and places of culture.

Aquae - The future is in the ocean Exhibition that illustrates the main characteristics of the marine environment, with a special focus on the use and conservation of its resources to foster sustainable development. Read more >>	'The beauty of science' “The beauty of science” is aimed to further enhance the extensive heritage of interactive exhibits referring to the various Cnr exhibitions, offering new itineraries that cover different themes, locations, and purposes. Read more>>
The Arctic- Interactive journey to the North Pole The exhibition presents physical and multimedia installations, interactive experiments, scientific tools, scale reproductions, documents, objects, and suggestive images. The public is guided to the discovery of the Arctic and its characteristics, and of the observed phenomena.Read more>>	Plastic electronics The exhibition, halfway between design and technology, is dedicated to bioelectronics, biosensing, electro-optical systems, energy conversion, advanced electronic devices, and circuits. Read more>>
Italy of the future Scientific-interactive exhibition, created on the initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the aim of presenting at an international level the innovations generated and pioneered by Italy. Read more>>	'Simple and Complex'. Interactive exhibition of complexity, disorder and chaos A very topical exhibition that presents, in a fascinating way, a subject of high research which is, at the same time, at the basis of many experiences of everyday life: complexity.    Read more>>
Agorà. Science and mathematics of the ancient Mediterranean An interdisciplinary exhibition of great visual impact, which makes the visitor travel in space and time to discover the origins of Western scientific culture and the greatest scientists of ancient times.    Read more>>	The Wonders of Science Interactive scientific exhibition that aims to bring visitors of all ages closer to the world of science and technology, through a playful approach.  Read more>>
Laser. Light over the horizon Highly spectacular exhibition characterized by an immersive environment that presents, through exhibits and suggestive installations, a long-lasting yet very topical technology: the laser. Read more>>

Other exhibitions, realized in collaboration with Cnr Press Office, focus on the narrative of science and the history of Cnr through its most eminent scholars.

Tales and portraits of medicine and disease The exhibition addresses the concepts of disease and medicine through the literary and visual narrative forms that have characterized different historical periods. Read more>>
Vito Volterra. The courage of science The exhibition shows documents, images, objects, and videos that recall the figure and work of Vito Volterra: the first president of Cnr. Read more>>	'Riscattiamo la scienza' Exhibition deriving from the homonymous photographic competition launched by Cnr to celebrate the 90th anniversary (2013). Read more>>

In addition to these exhibitions, there are permanent installations organised within larger centres dedicated to science, such as museums and Science Centres throughout the Country, and collaborations in the context of scientific exhibitions organised by other institutions in Italy and abroad.

'La città dei bambini e dei ragazzi' of Genoa 'Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi' in Genoa, Italy, permanent science centre for children between 6 and 14 years old. Read more>>	AmbienteParco of Brescia An itinerary at the discovery of water as a resource, within AmbienteParco in Brescia, a permanent science centre dedicated to environmental sustainability.  Read more>>
'The Mediterranean Citadel of Science' The Mediterranean Citadel of Science in Bari is the first permanent science centre entirely designed and built by Cnr. Read more>>	Italia: the art of science The exhibition explores the values, the economic-productive impact, and opportunities of the Italian "way of doing science", enhancing a scientific community of female scientists who are involved at leading positions in all areas of research. Read more>>
'Italia la bellezza della conoscenza' Travelling exhibition that makes the immense cultural heritage of our Country known abroad, even in its intangible aspects: a quality of life among the best in the world, an extraordinary territory with elements of great modernity and glimpse of the future, its great thinkers. Read more>>