Credit: Micha Müller. Copyright: Hubrecht Institute. 16 April 2026 Zooming in on cells – Open Day Hubrecht Institute Back to news For 110 years, the Hubrecht Institute has been studying the development of cells, tissues and organisms to discover how life works on the smallest scale. To celebrate this, the Hubrecht Institute is opening its doors to the general public on Saturday, 6 June 2026. Visitors of all ages will be able to explore science in different ways. They can learn how researchers study viruses and organoids through hands-on activities, isolate DNA from saliva, and use microscopes to observe cells, tissues, and embryos. Visitors can also experience what it is like to be a researcher by trying hands-on techniques such as pipetting. Throughout the day, a series of short lectures will be offered, covering topics such as regeneration in the axolotl (a type of salamander) and what this can teach us about tissue repair in humans, the interaction between embryo and endometrium in the lab and how this helps us better understand implantation, and how we address the challenges of sustainability in science. Practical information Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026 Time: 11.00-16.00 hours Location: Hubrecht Institute, Uppsalalaan 8, Utrecht This is your chance to take a look inside the Hubrecht Institute and to learn more about the research that the scientists are passionately working on every day. No registration is required, but be sure to mark 6 June on your calendar. We hope to see you there! A more detailed program will follow. The institute is easily accessible by public transport via P+R Utrecht Science Park, which is within walking distance of the institute. Parking is available at P+R Utrecht Science Park and P-Olympos, and bicycles can be parked at the institute. Questions can be sent to hubrecht110@hubrecht.eu.
