Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6)

Thu 13 Aug · 11:00

The Royal Institution of Great Britain

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About This Event

The Royal Institution of Great Britain is hosting DNA extraction workshops for pupils in Year 5 and 6. Participants will learn to extract their own DNA to create a piece of jewellery. The event takes place in London on 13 August 2026, with prices ranging from £33.94 to £42.28.

Make the most unique piece of jewellery you will ever own in this exciting workshop!

After harvesting their own cheek cells, students will extract their DNA using lysis buffer, protease and ethanol. They will go home with a piece of their own DNA in a necklace.

This workshop takes place in the Urenco Young Scientist Centre’s teaching laboratory, offering students a unique opportunity to experience working in a real lab environment. For safety reasons, all participants must wear closed-toe shoes, and anyone with long hair is required to tie it back.

For children who have just completed Years 5 and 6 this term - please book based on your child’s current/most recent school year, not their new year group from September. This typically corresponds to children aged around 9–11 years old. We reserve the right to refund or deny entry to those who are not in the correct year group.

Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.

Warning: students will extract their own DNA from their saliva.

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6) takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 11:00.

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6) is held at The Royal Institution of Great Britain in London (21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS).

Tickets for Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6) range from £33.94 to £42.28. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

Tickets for Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6)

📅 Thursday, 13 August 2026🕖 11:00📍 The Royal Institution of Great Britain💰 £33.94 - £42.28

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Make the most unique piece of jewellery you will ever own in this exciting workshop!

After harvesting their own cheek cells, students will extract their DNA using lysis buffer, protease and ethanol. They will go home with a piece of their own DNA in a necklace.

Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.

Warning: students will extract their own DNA from their saliva.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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The Royal Institution of Great Britain

21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS

West End, London

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When is Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6)?

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6) takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 11:00.

Where is Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6) taking place?

Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (Year 5 and 6) is held at The Royal Institution of Great Britain in London (21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS).