Australian Capital Territory

Strike a pose for the Satellite Selfie

Canberrans and Northern Territorians are being encouraged to beam a message to Australia and the globe via space for the world’s largest ever Satellite Selfie. As part of National Science Week,

ACT Event Guide for 2020

This year National Science Week includes a variety of events that you can take part in from the comfort of your own home. The Week features over 30 different local events. “There are events for

2020 ACT Grant Recipients

The ACT National Science Week coordinating committee is thrilled to announce our 2020 seed grant recipients. This year National Science Week in the ACT is going virtual to align with changes due

Geoscience Australia

The National Mineral and Fossil Collections at Geoscience Australia have over 15 000 mineral and 43 000 fossil specimens. More than 600 items are on permanent display in the foyer of the ...

Canberra Space Centre

The Canberra Space Centre (CSC) is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla, about 35 km southwest of Canberra. The CSC offers visitors the ...

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve was established in 1936. Soon after, a koala enclosure was built and the park has since been expanded to cover 54 sq km. The reserve includes Hanging Rock, where ...