Stories, Science and Sound

Join us in the Tenterfield Public Library for epic and immersive stories, science and sound discoveries. Hands-on activities will be available with activities changing daily. Drop in and explore the hands-on Science Lab where you will build acoustic models, experiment with chemical reactions, play with robots and discover the secrets of the Earth. Suitable for…

Passageways [Caminos]

Red Dirt Poetry Festival will take wing with our opening night event: Passageways [Caminos] Our first event for the festival is Passageways [Caminos] where science meets poetry. This year, we have joined forces with Chile’s International Poetry Festival (ACRUX – Festival Internacional de Poesia) to create a unique cultural exchange, connecting communities from coasts to…

TMAG After Dark

Did you know the vast majority of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s collections are not on public display? Beyond the galleries lies a vast archive of specimens, objects, and scientific collections used by researchers investigating Lutruwita/Tasmania’s wildlife, environments, history, and deep geological past. For two nights only, TMAG’s Scientific Team are scouring the vaults…

Naracoorte ROCKS – The world beneath our feet

Naracoorte Rocks is a three-day regional science festival at the Naracoorte Caves combining live performance, storytelling, and community events. The event begins on Friday 14th August with a LIVE recording of the podcast, Palaeo Jam in The Caves Cafe. On Saturday, young artists can head to The Caves Cafe for a meet and greet with…

SCINEMA screening at Victa Cinema

Celebrate Science Week at Victa Cinema with our special SCINEMA screening for schools and homeschoolers.  SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The screening program is curated from films entered in the international film competition. SCINEMA provides a platform on which filmmakers -professional, amateur and…

Break time activities extravaganza at Kalianna special school

Kalianna School is excited to celebrate National Science Week 2026 through a vibrant and inclusive week of STEM learning experiences designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and discovery. Throughout the week, students will participate in a range of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities during recess and lunch breaks, culminating in a whole-school Science Fair…

Mary Valley Small Schools Science Day

Students in years 3 – 6 in the Mary Valley catchment (small schools) are invited to the Annual Mary Valley State College Science Day. A day of science fun, science learning and science friends. Join the Mary Valley team (specialist staff & secondary students) to guide you through a rotation of “hands-on” activities.  You even…

Science After Dark

Prepare to be amazed as exciting organisations from the Goldfields Region band together to ignite your curiosity during Science Week. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with science fun for all ages – featuring hands-on experiments, robotics and fascinating discoveries. Try your hand at robotics with Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME)’s Digital…

SCINEMA science film festival screening at Penrith Library

Join us at Penrith Library for a screening of the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival, presented as part of National Science Week. SCINEMA showcases a curated selection of short films that explore the wonders of science around the world through engaging storytelling and stunning visuals. This annual film festival offers something for curious minds of…

Advanced Analysis of Stone Tools Tell Ancient Stories

Museums, universities and other institutions have collected many cultural artefacts that belong to Indigenous communities, including stone tools – the research focus of archaeologist and geochemist Dr Michelle Richard. Streaming live from the Parkville campus, discover how the origins of these tools are often mysterious: how old are they and where do they come from,…