Learn how to make your own needle-felted mudskippers from the artist behind Mangroves – Tales from the Tide exhibition. You will be guided by Darwin-based and nationally renowned textile artist Melanie Tribe, who specialises in vibrant 3D needle felted sculptures. Melanie is also an experienced educator and has taught beginners the art of transforming wool […]
Forget tricks, let Questacon treat you to something horrifyingly fun this Halloween! Wander through the ghostly halls after dark and uncover spooky science, see mad scientists in action and come dressed to impress – or terrify. Explore parasites and plagues or dance the night away at a Halloween House Party that’ll rattle your bones.
Calling all mini adventurers - Little Explorers’ Days are back! Join us for two days packed with exciting activities designed for children aged 0-6 and their grown-up. Enjoy science shows, sensory play, crafts, and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity in your little scientists. From roaring dinosaur adventures and tinkering with light […]
Bring your 3–5‑year‑old along for a fun‑filled Science Time session at Questacon, where curious little minds explore the fascinating science behind bridges and towers. What shapes make bridges strong? How do towers stand tall without toppling over? Through playful questioning, hands‑on experiments, creative activities and simple crafts, children discover the answers just like real scientists […]
Bring your 3–5‑year‑old along for a dino‑tastic Science Time session at Questacon, where curious young minds explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs. How do scientists group different dinosaurs? Why did they have such different shapes, sizes and features? Through playful questioning, hands‑on experiments, creative activities and simple crafts, children discover how dinosaurs lived and how […]
Fight crime with science at Questacon this National Science Week. Get ready, Canberra! The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is once again teaming up with Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, for a science-meets-crime-fighting adventure the whole family will love. Step into the shoes of an AFP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) expert and […]
After Dark: Rewind combines the best of 2000s nostalgia with hands-on science experiences for one adults-only night at Questacon. Get ready to sing to your favourite 2000s anthems, strike a pose in our photo booth, and dive into slime-filled science experiences. This is your chance to break out your best Y2K looks and log on, […]