Join Watergum’s environmental science team to learn how you can help monitor and protect koalas in your community. This free webinar will cover: How to identify signs of koala activity, Recognising signs of illness, Know who to contact if a koala needs help, and How to collect important data to support koala conservation across Queensland….
Ever wondered what’s crawling, flying or hiding in your backyard? Get up close with real specimens from Queensland Museum’s entomology collection and meet the scientists behind them. Our collection managers will be on hand to share their passion for the insect world, answer your questions, and show you just how fascinating — and surprising —…
The Wild Rangers are back at World Science Festival Queensland, bringing you an exciting wildlife experience for the whole family! Get up close to some of Australia’s most fascinating animals, including lizards, pythons and even a crocodile! This fun and educational activation is perfect for nature lovers of all ages, offering a unique opportunity to…
Dive into the world beneath the waves! Discover cutting-edge underwater drone technology and find out how scientists and explorers uncover the secrets of life below the sea. Visit SeeUnderSea to view underwater drones up close and immerse yourself in the ocean’s incredible biodiversity. Plus, explore how scientists use underwater scooters to glide effortlessly through the…
World Science Festival Queensland 2026 brings you mind-blowing wonders. This free, all-ages event features hands-on activities and live shows in a fun, kaleidoscopic celebration of science, technology and nature. Be taken on a journey through wildly different ecosystems, astonishing technologies and groundbreaking engineering feats. Discover surprising wonders of the natural world, explore the thrilling role…
World Science Festival Queensland 2026 brings you mind-blowing wonders that are, in a word, wild! This kaleidoscopic celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths takes students on a journey through wildly different ecosystems, astonishing technologies and groundbreaking engineering feats. Discover surprising wonders of the natural world, explore the thrilling role of tech in extreme environments, and…
Get swept up in a thrilling acrobatic ocean adventure as Legs On The Wall bring Australian surf culture and jaw-dropping physical theatre together in an epic show celebrating our shared obsession with the sea. Performed on a gnarly inflatable wave, Waverider is a family-friendly physical performance that reflects on the marine life who call the ocean their…
Have you ever wanted to discover something that has been hidden for millions of years? Visit Refreshing Memories during National Science Week and become a real fossil hunter or gemstone explorer! Choose between a fossil dig or a gemstone dig and carefully excavate your treasure using real digging tools. Brush away the surrounding material, uncover…
Join us for activity sessions this National Science Week! These sessions are suitable for all Sections (with activities suitable and tailored across sections) with several fun and exciting activity bases. A badge and morning/afternoon tea is included in the event cost of $20. All sessions will have the same activities. Youth are welcome to attend…
Kick off National Science Week 2026 (15-23 August) with an evening of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at the National Science Week Launch for South Australia! This free public event provides a taste of the exciting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences available during National Science Week in South Australia, with exclusive activities and…
