Explore the wonders of space during National Science Week with a mobile planetarium experience from SciWorld. Join us in the West Torrens Library Auditorium for an immersive journey through the night sky. Sessions will run throughout the day for different ages groups, including junior primary, upper primary, junior high and the general public. Bookings are…
Bring the universe to your weekend shopping trip in the Valley! As part of National Science Week’s Science in the Centres programme, Mt Stromlo Observatory is popping up at Gungahlin Marketplace to bring space science straight to the community. Instead of just ticking off your regular grocery list, you can meet real-life astronomers, chat about…
Why does protecting Earth’s orbit matter? Discover how science and First Nations knowledge can help us care for the space around Earth. Step into Mission Control with Christian Maskey, a Gumbaynggirr man and founder of SpaceBridge, and investigate one of the most fascinating challenges facing our future in space. Through a fun, interactive experience, participants…
Join astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the cosmos. This captivating event will combine unforgettable stories and thought-provoking insights into our place in the universe. Whether you are a…
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip for a public talk from Dr Jeremy Bourhill. Did you know a huge part of the Universe is missing? For our Universe to look the way it does, for it to even exist in the first place, requires that we add in some extra ingredients other…
This is a high-energy, story-driven celebration of scientific discovery designed to ignite curiosity, captivate minds, and inspire audiences of all ages! Led by Street Science’s team of qualified science communicators, this action-packed show features jaw-dropping demonstrations that make learning unforgettable! Prepare to be amazed by spectacular colour changes, freezing cold materials, and thrilling explosions. From…
Get ready for lift-off, as you launch your own rockets and aim for the stars with ‘It’s Rocket Science’. Discover more about the science behind rocketry, flight, the laws of motion, and aerodynamics as you blast off as part of World Science Festival Queensland. See how far your rocket can fly, or compete against a…
World Science Festival Queensland 2026 brings you mind-blowing wonders. This free, all-ages event features hands-on activities and live shows in a fun, kaleidoscopic celebration of science, technology and nature. Be taken on a journey through wildly different ecosystems, astonishing technologies and groundbreaking engineering feats. Discover surprising wonders of the natural world, explore the thrilling role…
World Science Festival Queensland 2026 brings you mind-blowing wonders that are, in a word, wild! This kaleidoscopic celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths takes students on a journey through wildly different ecosystems, astonishing technologies and groundbreaking engineering feats. Discover surprising wonders of the natural world, explore the thrilling role of tech in extreme environments, and…
Join us in the tiny village of Bogan Gate, under August’s New Moon, for a free guided tour of our galaxy with astro-educator Alex Abbey, co-founder of the Central West Astronomical Society, and fellow astronomers. This community event is co-hosted by the Inland Astro-Trail and Bogan Gate Primary School, and includes a pop-up exhibition of…
