The Rise and Fall of T. rex and Triceratops

Step into the world of T. rex and Triceratops with Matthew Carrano, Curator of Dinosauria at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and Erich Fitzgerald, Senior Curator Vertebrate Palaeontology at Museums Victoria to explore the rise and fall of the Late Cretaceous Period and its iconic inhabitants. Celebrating National Science Week and the arrival…

Nocturnal – Slim to None

Journey through the realms of the rare and endangered, unique and unlikely to discover the wonders that defy all odds with a full program of talks, tours and surprises at Nocturnal.  From elusive creatures to remarkable finds, explore our collections and exhibition, plus your chance to meet Victoria the T. rex, included with your ticket.  Start the…

Mid-afternoon Masterclass: How to catch a giant coconut-cracking rat with Dr Tyrone Lavery

There are approximately 6,500 known mammal species and around 20 new species are discovered every year. Mammalogist Dr Tyrone Lavery worked with local people to document a new species of giant rat in the Solomon Islands. With detective work, persistence and luck, they finally found what they were searching for. The Science Festival Mid-afternoon Masterclass series is a series…

Science on Show

Join Melbourne Museum scientists who specialise in ancient fossils and underwater marvels. Discover rare collections, learn about endangered species and create something special to take home. As part of National Science Week, Science on Show showcases some of the rarest and most fascinating species displayed at Melbourne Museum. Museums Victoria Research Institute scientists – including…

Illuminating Species Survival: Led lights and Ladybug Pebbles

“Illuminating Species Survival” is an innovative project at Noble Park Community Centre featuring a series of intergenerational workshops during National Science Week 2024. Create LED throwies and attach them to painted ladybug pebbles as you learn about the ecological importance of ladybugs. Create a ladybug for your garden, gather seeds for planting and learn about…

Sustainable Fishing Practices Using Aboriginal Eel and Fish Traps Systems

We now know that the First Nations peoples of Australia were great environmentalists, whose deep spiritual connection to the land required them to look after all creatures on Country in a sustainable and ethical manner to ensure species survival for the next generations to enjoy. Let’s explore how this was achieved when fish and eel…

Alan Broughton on Organic Methods of Pest and Disease Control

Join us for an informative talk with Alan Broughton, Agroecology Educator of the Organic Agriculture Association & Mekong Organics. Alan will be discussing microbial and botanical pest and disease products, recipes for home-made pesticides, natural fungicides and well as other options for controlling pest and disease outbreaks. Alan is an agroecology educator based here in…

Alan Broughton on Pest and Disease Prevention

Join us for an informative talk with Alan Broughton, Agroecology Educator of the Organic Agriculture Association & Mekong Organics. Alan will be going over the reasons pests and diseases attack crops, the principles of pest and disease prevention, using a refractometer to gauge plant health and many other topics to help protect your crops and…