The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea

Ever wondered how people are rescued at sea—or how science helps save lives? Come find out at Marine Rescue: The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea! Over two action-packed Saturdays, join us at the Marine Rescue Port Macquarie Boatshed for a fun, free, and family-friendly science open day. In five engaging talks, you’ll hear from…

Deaf Youth Science Camp

Are you a Deaf or hard-of-hearing person aged 12 to 17 years? Register now for the 2025 Deaf Youth Science Camp in ANSTO in Sydney. Launch your own rocket, build an electric circuit, and design and 3D print your own creation! See Australia’s only nuclear reactor on a tour. Find out how they make medicines…

The STEM Zone Experiment!

Get in the Zone for National Science Week! National Science Week Explodes at The STEM Zone Experiment! Calling all science enthusiasts! Lardner Park is transforming into a hands-on wonderland during National Science Week with The STEM Zone Experiment! Prepare to be amazed by extreme VR experiences, chemical reactions, and light-bending photography. Challenge yourself with brain-teasing…

Writing the Future: Author Q&A with Amie Kaufman

Join us to hear from internationally best-selling author, Amie Kaufman and how she uses science to drive the plot of her novels and generate scientifically plausible ideas.   Amie is the author of several highly acclaimed science fiction and fantasy series including the ‘Starbound’ trilogy and ‘The Illuminae Files’.   This project received grant funding…

Celebrating Science: STEM Storytime

It’s storytime but with a science twist! Get hands-on with STEM activities based on our favourite picture books. Suitable for preschool-aged children.   This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.

Celebrating Science: Family Science Trivia

Do you know your meteoroids from your meteorites? Bring the whole family along to put your science knowledge to the test!   Suitable for primary school-aged children and their families.   This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.

Celebrating Science: Science Showcase

Try out a range of science, technology, engineering and maths challenges!   Suitable for primary school-aged children and their families. Drop-in anytime between 1pm and 2.30pm, bookings not required.   This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.

Sydney Science Trail School Excursions

Join the Sydney Science Trail School Excursion program from 11 to 15 August 2025 to explore the wonders of science and discovery during National Science Week. Now in its sixth year, the Sydney Science Trail offers an engaging, hands-on program of full-day excursions at the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney for primary and…

ITTYVERSE

Can you write a short science poem about SOMETHING SMALLER THAN YOU?   It could be about a little critter, mini microbe, tiny item, or it could be about one or more LITTLE THINGS that have significance – like an eye or pea, down to an atomic particle. By the time Science Week begins (9-17 August),…

Pub Trivia Night – Durham Castle Arms Pub

Welcome brilliant minds and curious thinkers.  Join us for a night of fun where the points are made up but the laws of physics are still well and truly enforced. Bring out your inner Einstein and prepare to split sides like atoms, bond like molecules, whilst drinking fantastic beer by local brewery Ale Mary, where…