Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of Cross River Rail. For this activity held at the Cross River Rail Experience Centre, we are after your observations and artistic genius in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at the Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as…
Topic: Archaeology and Antiquity
Science Week at Rainforestation Nature Park
Are you ready for National Science Week? Science Week brings together scientists, educators and citizens to celebrate all things science. Science Week activities at Rainforestation Nature Park will focus on the science of Rainforest plants. Activities will be held on 13, 14, 20 and 21 August. The world heritage protected Wet Tropics Rainforests of Far North…
GeoTrails of South Australia and the World – a discussion with geology experts Patrick James, Colin Conor and team illuminart
Join geology experts Patrick James and Colin Conor in a fascinating look at Geotrails of South Australia and the world with team illuminart. There are examples of Geotrails globally that are well travelled by tourists. In Ireland, they vigorously promote their own Copper Coast and its geology to tourists. South Australia’s Hallet Cove reveals remarkable…
Can AI Connect us to Country?
During every AFL match, Adnyamathanha and Narungga man Adam Goodes’ movements were tracked by a global satellite network and a small device on his back. His phenomenal spatial awareness and ability to see and predict patterns with time and space is derived from his deep connection to Country. Ngapulara Ngarngarnyi Wirra is an immersive installation…
Melrose Museum Guided Nukunu and Heritage Experience
This is not just another Museum. It’s an adventure into the past of Melrose and surrounding districts. The guided tour includes a history book of the Melrose area and town historical walk map. The tour includes: Nukunu people and their beginnings Their lands then, and now Impact of the first settlers, the conflict and injustice…
Stronger Than Fiction 2022 Documentary Series: FIRE OF LOVE
FIRE OF LOVE Katia and Maurice Krafft had a burning passion for two things – each other, and volcanoes. When geochemist Katia and geologist Maurice met in 1966, sparks flew immediately. In the decades that followed, the intrepid and unconventional scientists devoted themselves to their shared obsession: chasing lava around the world. Unfazed by extreme…
Hopetoun of the Future
The students will be embarking on a journey to design and create their Hopetoun of the future. The event will require the students to collaborate, share, innovate, inquire, imagine and construct in a joint effort to bring the future into the present. The activities the students will be undertaking include: constructing the town and its…
Celebrating National Science with SOLN: Geology of the Otways Coastline
The Otway Ranges and coast has an incredible geological history. Fossilised remains of marine and terrestrial life found along the coastline reveal how our continent and landscape has changed over time. Join geologist & palaeontologist, Mike Cleeland, as he explores some of this history with an indoor presentation on Friday night (light supper provided) and a beach…
Big Science Adventure
Come and celebrate National Science Week at Capricorn Caves on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 August. All your favourite cave adventures over one weekend, and more. Sunday is jam-packed with activities. Harness up and try our eight metre climbing wall, grab a head torch and explore the cave chambers and tunnels, or take it easy…
WA Museum Virtual School Program
This National Science Week meet our biologists, palaeontologists, archaeologists, chemists, molecular scientists and more. Our WA Museum National Science Week events are the perfect way to meet and hear from one of our team who spend their days using science in a variety of ways to learn more about our State and the world we…