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Big Day of Science

The Big Day of Science will bring together QVMAG and scientists from across Northern Tasmania as we showcase science happening all around us. This event includes hands-on displays by QVMAG highlighting interesting objects from our collection viewed through microscopes and magnifiers. Science activities around the 2022 theme of glass will include: Exploring with prisms Do…

Nature Detectives: Go Wild with Science

An interactive science-based nature play event for families with young explorers aged 2-5 years. This event is all about getting families outside at McMinns Lagoon Recreation Reserve to stop, look and learn more about the natural environment. The session will focus on an introduction to early years science concepts such as; push and pull forces,…

Urrbrae Wetland Open Day

The Urrbrae Wetland is inviting families, individuals and small groups to attend and experience some of the scientific aspects of this urban, artificial wetland. The day will showcase a series of interactive workshops hosted by Urrbrae Students focused on the natural environment and sustainability including fish, turtles, reptiles, invertebrates, plants, human impacts and Indigenous perspectives….

Garak – Book launch and concert

During National Science Week Yirrkala FaFT (Families as First Teachers), Pre-school and T/1 classes will enjoy a week of learning about Garak (the night sky). This will include launching an early childhood focused educational book that includes Manikay and Dhäwu about the following topics: Morning star – Banumbirr Evening star – Djarrpun Moon – ŋalindi…

Brain Break – Marlborough Primary School

We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.

Brain Break – Sunnybank State School

We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.

Brain Break – Alia College

We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.

Brain Break – Middle Harbour Public School

We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.

Rescue to Release Workshop

At this workshop you will learn all about what’s involved in a rescue, the rehabilitation process, and the eventual release of a Tasmanian raptor. You’ll have an opportunity to check out the fascinating displays in our Education Centre and explore the grounds and our many aviaries where you’ll get to see our resident eagles, hawks,…