Join us for a special Storytime where stories and science collide! We will read stories, sing songs, explore chemical reactions and make our own instruments. For children aged 0 to 5 and parents. Lots of fun and messy play.
The National Measurement Institute invites you to the 2026 Measurement Awards, held online during National Science Week. This free event celebrates people and projects that use measurement science to make a difference. Measurement science helps us check that things are accurate, safe and reliable. It supports many parts of daily life, from health and food…
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…
Ever been disappointed when your frothy is… not so frothy? There is a surprising amount of physics and chemistry floating at the top of your beer glass! Join us for a lively, interactive presentation that reveals the scientific secrets behind the perfect pour. Hosted by the Darwin and NT Homebrewers, this interactive presentation features live…
The Future of Flight is Landing on the Sunshine Coast As part of National Science Week, join us for a full-day fair celebrating the future of flight and showcasing our region’s own eVTOL student team. An eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft) is often called an Autonomous Air Taxi. These aircraft will soon offer…
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase. Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all-day long. You can… Embark on virtual reality experiences where you can journey inside molecules or watch…
Everyone uses soap but do you know how it is made? Come and learn! Humans have been using soap for close to 5000 years. It has changed over time – olive oil soap first emerged about 1000 years ago. And we can still make it today with a bit of basic chemistry. In this session,…
Live Flameworking What happens when you mix curiosity, creativity and a little bit of heat? Seeds of Science is your chance to find out! Step into a world where art and science come together in exciting and surprising ways. At Canberra Glassworks, you’ll explore how artists experiment, test ideas and learn about the natural world—just…
Get close to the action as skilled glassblowers shape glowing, molten glass right in front of you. It’s hot, fast and full of movement—like watching science in action! You’ll also see artists use special tools and techniques to create delicate glass pieces inspired by nature. Drawing inspiration from ecological systems and the intricate structures found…
Hey kids, want to get your science hats on? Then come check out what’s happening at the Jindabyne Library for National Science Week. We’ll be holding a range of activities to involve and engage kids in the world of science!
