Davidson Institute of Science Education
Teaching Curious Minds
The Davidson Institute
The Davidson Institute, the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute, is dedicated to building a science-literate society across Israel. It runs a wide range of programmes that span the educational spectrum, from identifying and nurturing excellence to helping close the gap in attainment, ensuring that high-quality science education is accessible to all, including students from underprivileged communities.
A key priority of the Institute is preparing young people for the world of today and tomorrow. Working closely with scientists at the Weizmann Institute, the Davidson Institute introduces students to leading researchers and real-world scientific inquiry. It trains thousands of STEM teachers each year, develops innovative educational resources, and leads initiatives focused on girls’ participation in science and the responsible use of AI. All of its activities are designed to build scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills for the next generation.
The Davidson Institute expands learning beyond the classroom through online programmes and science literacy events for the wider public. Its international programmes offer exceptional students from around the world the opportunity to experience research at the Weizmann Institute first-hand.
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The Clore Garden of Science
The Clore Garden of Science is a unique immersive learning ecosystem, a ‘science playground’ where curiosity drives discovery. It features more than 90 hands-on exhibits in its outdoor science museum, alongside an indoor science centre for workshops and classes, and a new exhibition hall currently under construction for presentations, conferences and scientific events. Located on the Weizmann Institute campus, the Garden turns scientific concepts into experiences that connect education with nature, creativity and exploration. Featuring theme-based areas, it encourages multi-sensory experimentation.
Open year-round to the public, it also serves as a core educational hub for school visits and programmes run by the Davidson Institute. Welcoming around 120,000 visitors each year, it is the first museum of its kind and is recognised internationally as a model for experiential science education - making science accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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