Get ready to learn about one of Australia’s most famous and unusual animals, the Tasmanian devil! Known for their loud growls and cheeky behaviour, these animals are both exciting and important. Sadly, Tasmanian devils are in danger because of a serious disease called devil facial tumour disease, which spreads when devils bite each other. In…
Topic: Science Communication
Art, Science and Speculative Fiction with Eugen Bacon
Through readings and discussion, Eugen will share how writers use science in their stories to explore big ideas about who we are, where we’re headed, and what we can learn from the past. The session looks at how stories can help us think about the future and the impact of new technologies on our societies….
Science Week Family Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test at our after-hours STEAM based trivia night. From science to mathematics, this trivia event is specifically designed for ages 5–12 and their parents/carers. We’re offering two trivia sessions at different locations. As both sessions will feature the same questions, please only attend one. Please note that a parent or…
Stories from the Desert – Barcaldine Youth Community Screening
Rock up and celebrate local Youth stories on the big screen! Stories from the Desert: Barcaldine Youth Community Screening is a fun, inclusive red-carpet event for families, students, teachers and the whole community. Come to Barcaldine Radio Cinema to watch short films made by young people from Barcaldine State School, Aramac State School, Alpha State School…
Stories from the Desert – Charleville Community Screening
Rock up and celebrate Charleville stories on the big screen! Stories from the Desert: Charleville Community Screening is a fun, inclusive red-carpet event for families, students, teachers, Elders and the whole community. Come to Charleville State High School for a community screening featuring local workshop films from Charleville State School and Charleville State High School,…
School Garden Showcase
Our school garden will become an exciting outdoor classroom where students will develop their understanding of how to care for plants through hands-on scientific investigations. During this learning experience, students will test the pH of the soil to discover how soil acidity and alkalinity can affect plant health and growth. They will also investigate the…
Why Science Needs the ‘Social’ – Solving Complex Problems with Interdisciplinary Thinking
From climate change and AI to health, energy and inequality, the challenges facing Australia today are not just technical – they are deeply social. For our panel of researchers, creative and effective innovation starts with an understanding of people, systems and society. So why are social sciences still too often treated as an afterthought in…
Come & Try Science Play at Paint & Play!
Join us at our pop-up science playgroup to celebrate National Science Week! All 0-5 year olds and their families are invited to join ACT Playgroups at Paint & Play for a jam-packed morning of science-based play and activities. Playgroups are informal gatherings where babies, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and their families, come together for fun and…
Retracing Darwin – A Guided Historical Walk
Join the City of Clarence’s history officer Alan Townsend, geologist John Davidson, and an ecologist, to retrace Charles Darwin’s 1836 exploration of Hobart’s eastern shore, using the young naturalist’s own journal entries as our guide. Nearly two centuries ago, Darwin wandered these same hills and shorelines, collecting specimens, observing the island’s unusual geology and plants, and recording…
TMAG After Dark
Did you know the vast majority of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s collections are not on public display? Beyond the galleries lies a vast archive of specimens, objects, and scientific collections used by researchers investigating Lutruwita/Tasmania’s wildlife, environments, history, and deep geological past. For two nights only, TMAG’s Scientific Team are scouring the vaults…