Seeds of Science – How Australian Seeds Travelled to Space and Back Again

Join Dr Sara Webb from Swinburne University of Technology for a special National Science Week event celebrating Seeds of Science! Discover the incredible journey of Australian seeds that travelled to the International Space Station and back as part of Mission Sprouts. Learn how astronauts conduct science in space, what life is like aboard the ISS,…

Amazing Aircraft Workshop with Mad About Science

Celebrate National Science Week 2026 at St Kilda Library with the team from Mad About Science and their Amazing Aircraft Workshop. Spaces are free, but bookings are essential. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. Kids will discover how things fly as they design paper planes, launch rockets, spin helicopters and experience a ride-on hovercraft….

Mission – SPACE Teacher PD – Session 1

Two teachers from your school will get exclusive access to a virtual professional learning session with our Digital Technologies curriculum experts. In this session, you will learn how to use the Mars Challenge Kit, receive tips for running an epic Challenge Day, connect with other opportunities across Australia, and discover ways to keep the excitement…

Virtual Reality Flights with the FNQ Aviation Museum

Take your imagination to new heights with the Far North Queensland Aviation Museum. Spread your wings and experience the thrill of flight through immersive virtual reality aviation adventures. The FNQ Aviation Museum, based in Mareeba, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich aviation history of Far North Queensland. Run by passionate volunteers, the museum…

STEAM into Lego at Eaglehawk Library

Kids, BYO Grandparent or special older person to explore STEAM ideas through Lego builds, challenges and play this National Science Week! This event is suitable for children aged 6-12 and a participating older person. This program was made possible with National Science Week funding from Inspiring Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria.

Clubhouse Creators Challenge

Celebrate National Science Week with the YWCA Canberra Clubhouse Creators Challenge! Young people aged 10–15 will work in pairs to become young scientists by planning, conducting, and presenting exciting science experiments. Each team has selected a different experiment to investigate, providing the opportunity to explore scientific concepts through hands-on learning. This fun and interactive challenge…

Street Science Classroom Takeover – National Science Week Special

Celebrate National Science Week with Street Science’s biggest Classroom Takeover of the year! Join Professor Gelly and Emma “The Engineer” for 30 minutes of spectacular science demonstrations, surprising phenomena and Seriously FUN Science. Featuring the science of photography, lab-made spider webs, rudimentary lightbulbs and more, your students will explore the fascinating science behind light, energy,…

Trivia with a Twist of Science

Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip at the Royal Oak, for an evening of pub trivia, with a twist of science.   Will you be the champions of the Royal Oak Pub Trivia? Gather your friends and family, get a team together, and come along to the Royal Oak in Launceston for…

Melbourne Quantum and Dark Matter Experience

Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Melbourne for public talks and a hands-on quantum and dark matter experience! Australian scientists are working on cutting edge quantum and dark matter research right here in Melbourne. Join us for an immersive event showcasing the science behind two of the most fascinating frontiers in…

Sydney Quantum and Dark Matter Experience

Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Sydney for a hands-on quantum and dark matter experience! Join us for an immersive event showcasing the cutting-edge science behind two of the most fascinating frontiers in physics. Through live demonstrations, expert talks, and exclusive lab tours, you’ll discover how Australian scientists are exploring the…