What is the value of intellectual property in the science centre industry? What are the risks of buying copies of exhibits? What are the risks for fabricators of going “open source”? If we acknowledge the source of an exhibit idea, is that enough? Is IP changing the way we look at touring exhibitions? Intellectual property for education/knowledge transfer – whether you are an exhibition producer, a science centre or a member of the public, intellectual property has an impact on you. This session will consider the risks associated with sharing ideas for exhibits and travelling exhibitions.