Topic: Chemistry and Materials

Food Science Fun – Kindy/Primary

Join us for a session of edible science. This is a free session for ages 4-11yrs, and all children must be supervised. Please bring 3 plastic containers to take home your edible goodies.

The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World: Film and Q&A

Fungi Co proudly presents: The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World. The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World tells the evolutionary story of how fungi shaped all terrestrial life — including us. An Australian/Canadian co-production made by Annamaria Talas and Simon Nasht this documentary is a fascinating exploration of a spectacular yet little…

National Science Quiz

Join us for a fantastic night of science and fun with The National Science Quiz. Hosted by Charlie Pickering from ABC-TV’s The Weekly and joined by some of Australia’s top scientists with our special guest team captains, comedian Lawrence Leung and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne, each team will battle it out for the honour…

Science Week 2022 Fungi Film and Q&A redux

Fungi Co proudly presents: The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World A Science Week 2022 Event The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World tells the evolutionary story of how fungi shaped all terrestrial life — including us. An Australian/Canadian Co-Production made by Annamaria Talas and Simon Nasht this documentary is a fascinating exploration…

Science Week 2022 Fungi Film and Q&A redux

Fungi Co proudly presents: The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World A Science Week 2022 Event The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World tells the evolutionary story of how fungi shaped all terrestrial life — including us. An Australian/Canadian Co-Production made by Annamaria Talas and Simon Nasht this documentary is a fascinating exploration…

Conversational Candle Making

Make & take home a 100g candle tin with lid. Choose your wick, pick a fragrance, add some embellishment and learn important candle care tips from your entrepeneur Molly from Grace & Rose Candles. Learn about the differences between paraffin and soy wax candles and the health benefits of choosing the right ingredients for your…

Koi Fish Kites and Botanical Prints Workshop

In this cultural workshop young people can engage with local Artists and learn new techniques to make Koi Fish kites and botanical prints. Come to both sessions or just one. You will get to see your work on display in an exhibition.  You can choose to stay all day in Barmera’s beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy…

Moonta Mines Museum Celebrates Copper: A complex processing demonstration

To celebrate National Science Week at Moonta Mines Museum, you will be treated to a special interactive and participatory copper processing demonstration. The Moonta Mines historically used a method called Cementation, which means an acid extraction of copper from carbonate and residual low-level copper ores. This fascinating demonstration with our geochemist will take place in…

Twisted Science: Magic and comedy experience

What happens when science, magic and comedy get totally twisted and tangled up together? Why not utilise your superb science senses to find out? Prepare to see, hear and be amazed by James and his travelling Magic show. While James may need to fly off on his magical carpet to his next destination, you can…