Science isn’t always appetizing. The nature and impacts of scientific research can sometimes be hard to swallow. This session explores the approaches taken by museums across Europe, including MUSE and the Science Museum in London, to engage visitors with challenging science topics. It includes a diverse range of examples from exhibitions, art and events programmes that have supported audience understanding of science that is difficult, controversial, misunderstood, and not motivating to engage with. Two speakers directly address the global obesity crisis and another focuses on feeding the world. Whilst the topics in question might be vastly different, many of the tools, techniques and tricks for dealing with difficult science can be applied across institutions.