Family Science Day returns to Hive as part of National Science Week 2026, bringing together a full day of hands-on science, interactive exhibits, live presentations, planetarium shows and opportunities to meet Tasmanian scientists. Inspired by this year’s National Science Week school theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All, the program invites curious minds of…
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist? Join the Young Tassie Scientists for an engaging STEM session in the Science Centre at Hive. Working across a range of scientific fields, these early-career researchers will share their work, answer your questions and reveal some of the fascinating discoveries happening right here in Tasmania. Through…
Join Hive and Island State Brewing for a special National Science Week edition of the ever-popular Pub Trivia night at The Pier, Ulverstone. This is trivia with a science twist—but don’t worry, it’s still all about fun, laughs, and bragging rights. Rally your crew, test your general knowledge, and see if you’ve got what it…
Join Hive Tasmania and Island State Brewing for a special night of science-themed pub trivia in Penguin! Rally your crew, flex those brain cells, and see if you’ve got what it takes to take home the trivia crown. Whether you’re a trivia regular or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great excuse to…
Step outside and discover the wonders of the night sky with Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr Martin George. Join Martin for an evening of stargazing as you explore the stars, planets and other celestial sights visible above Tasmania. Whether you’re a seasoned skywatcher or simply curious about what lies beyond our world, this is a chance…
Rally your crew, flex those brain cells, and see if you’ve got what it takes to take home the National Science Week lunch time trivia crown. Test your science knowledge, tackle a few curveballs, discover what’s coming up in this year’s Seeds of Curiosity program and compete for prizes, bragging rights and office glory. This…
Join the Victoria Park Community Centre for a free community screening of SCINEMA, Australia’s international science film festival, as part of National Science Week. Through a collection of inspiring short films and documentaries, we’ll explore fascinating science stories from around the world — from space and technology to nature, health and the environment. SCINEMA brings…
Grab your popcorn and prepare to have your mind mildly (or magnificently) blown at the Museum of the Great Southern. SCINEMA serves up a reel mix of science films that are smarter than your average blockbuster—but just as entertaining. From weird wonders to big “aha!” moments, these stories prove that science isn’t just in labs……
East Marden is hosting a science spectacular this National Science Week. Families from East Marden Primary School and Kindergartens in the area are welcome to come along to the night and experience science shows, hands on science activities lead by our wonderful year 6 students, and some of the wonderful work by our school students. …
This project engages Kinder, Prep and Early Years students in designing a “spaceship” to explore outer space, Earth and microscopic worlds through hands‑on, inquiry‑based STEM learning. Using child‑friendly microscopes (up to x1000 magnification) and Makey Makey kits, students will investigate materials at different scales, explore conductivity and material properties, and test ideas about how materials…
