Welcome to Microscopes 4 Schools
Microscopes 4 Schools (M4S) is an outreach project that brings the hidden beauty of the microscopic world to school-aged children.
It is a project created by scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge, UK.
DIY Microscopy
M4S aims to increase access to the wonderful world of microscopy for children, teachers and parents.
Find out how to set up your own activities with microscopes.
M4S Competition
A microscope image competition for primary schools. Children take stunning images of nature using our digital microscope kit, loaned and delivered to schools for free. Find out more.
Selection of M4S Competition images taken by primary school-aged children.
