Come and experience the wonders of our closest star—the Sun—like never before at the historic Melbourne Observatory. You’ll be expertly guided through safe solar viewing using the beautifully restored 4-inch Photoheliograph telescope, as well as solar projection with the Troughton and Simms telescope. Expect to see incredible details on the surface of the Sun, including…
Join an engaging and educational event, “Young Minds into Big Science” at SKCC. This event aims to inspire young minds, foster a passion for science, and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills among children aged 5-12 years. Young Minds into Big Science is a facilitated science event run by passionate trainers and will include: Interactive exhibits…
We are thrilled to invite students from Year 7 to Year 9 to participate in our exciting STEM event at James Cook University’s Ideas Lab (JCU) on the 27th of August, 2026. This event is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities, interactive…
Get ready for a hands-on science experience that’s guaranteed to turn heads across Tank 5! Join the Cairns Children’s Museum and discover how curiosity, creativity and experimentation bring science to life. A highlight of the day will be the spectacular Toroidal Ring Vortex Generator (TRVG), giving visitors the chance to create and launch giant smoke…
Join us for a special evening celebrating National Science Week in South Australia and recognising the outstanding citizen science projects being honoured through this year’s Citizen Science Awards. This event is an opportunity to acknowledge the volunteers, event organisers, partners, community groups and supporters who helped make National Science Week a success, while celebrating the…
Join us for a mini-Wikipedia edit-a-thon! Work with local Wiki editors as we expand and update articles related to the diverse people, knowledges, and discoveries that make science what it is today. Light catering provided. Walk in at any time. All experience levels welcome. Attendees will need to provide their own wifi enabled device. …
Join us during National Science Week to discover a spectacular museum which houses the Somerville Collection of fossils and minerals from across the world. The Fossil Gallery includes specimens from every major stage of life on Earth.The centrepiece is a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, and also includes other dinosaur skeletons and fossils, a sabre tooth cat skull,…
Have you ever seen a robot that can draw? Come get your portrait drawn by one of our resident SketchBots to celebrate National Science Week! Drop by the Australian Space Discovery Centre anytime between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 22 August. A digital or printed ticket is not required for entry, just register your interest….
Science at the Pub 2026 This year’s Science in the Pub: A Quantum Future, will be held at Questacon on the 21st of August as a part of the department’s celebration of National Science Week! The event will include: · Entry for self-paced exploration of Questacon’s Quantum Tomorrow: Imagine Futures Exhibit with peers. · A…
Discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and learn how everyday actions can help protect Queensland’s incredible marine environment at the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s engaging National Science Week experience, Reef Heroes: Protecting Our Blue Backyard. This interactive community stall invites participants of all ages to explore the fascinating world beneath the waves…
