National Science Week 2025
In-person and online events, virtual tours, DIY science
and more, all across Australia, from 9 - 17 August
Join in the science
Find an event
In-person events, virtual tours, webcasts, talks, DIY experiments, quizzes, citizen science and competitions. Discover online and real world activities to join in.
Running an event
National Science Week is a collection of events staged by individuals and organisations that together make up one of Australia’s largest festivals.
Visit a centre
There are science experiences all around Australia to enjoy. We’ve got a bucket list of museums, observatories + more.
Science Week Grants
Did you know that there are grants available to run National Science Week events?
Celebrating science & technology
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
Running each year in August, it features more than 2,000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
Bring Science Week into your school
Celebrate National Science Week in your school. The 2025 school theme will be Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language. A free teacher resource book will be available in late March 2025.
