Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium show to the West Coast of Tasmania. Catch us in Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Ulverstone, or Devonport this National Science…
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West Coast Space Show – Ulverstone
Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium show to the West Coast of Tasmania. Catch us in Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Ulverstone, or Devonport this National Science…
Year 7 Science Fair
Stargazing at Truganina Explosives Reserve
Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars this National Science Week! Hobsons Bay Libraries are partnering with the Astronomical Society of Victoria to bring you an exciting night of Stargazing at Truganina Explosives Reserve. Guided by experts, you’ll discover the wonders of the night sky, and learn top tips for celestial navigation using…
A Masterclass in Herpetology – Surviving and thriving
Delve into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians! ‘A Masterclass in Herpetology – Surviving and Thriving’ is a workshop designed to share a range of expert perspectives with young people who aspire towards a career or volunteer role in zoology, herpetology, animal rescue or similar fields. With a morning session for special needs participants,…
Science in the Centres
This year National Science Week will be bringing science to you while you shop. Come past Westfield Belconnen, Westfield Woden, South Point Tuggeranong, Cooleman Court, Gungahlin Marketplace or the Canberra Centre to discover the exciting science behind dinosaurs, parasites, geology, space, robotics, engineering, the environment and much more. A variety of hands-on science activities will…
National Science Week at Questacon
Questacon is celebrating National Science Week with a range of activities and events for all ages. Daily Activities Science Time: Rolling for our Early Learners (3-5 years) and their caregivers. Spectacular Science Shows in the Japan Theatre. Special Events Future Science Talks – Science Comedy Finale Science in the Centres – Westfield Belconnen Rayner…
Australian Federal Police at Questacon
Explore the sciences of the Australian Federal Police with demonstrations from the diverse Forensics team, with activities for all ages including facial identification, fingerprint matching, crime scene forensics, digital forensics, and much more. Tickets are included in a regular Questacon ticket, jam-packed with bonus activities.
Rayner Explainer – Atomically Correct at Questacon
Join us at Questacon Science Week for Rayner Explainer: Atomically Correct. This is the (nuclear) fusion you’ve been waiting for. A science comedy that explores how, even though we’re mostly nothing, we all still matter. Unravel the mysteries from inside the atom in this new show with Rachel Rayner Science Explainer. From neutrinos and neutrons,…
Gut Feeling
Curious about our gut microbiome? Can you crochet, stitch, knit or knot? Want to be a part of a great art and science project? There are trillions of microbiota in our intestinal tract, our gut microbiome. For National Science Week, join this day of activity and contribute to the Gut Feelings community art project by…