Do you have a budding scientist who loves crazy experiments, learning how things work and discovering new information? Science Week is here from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 August with a plethora of events designed to spark curiosity, inspire innovation, and foster a love for learning. Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of science and make unforgettable memories with our round up of the top Science Week events around Sydney.
From hands-on experiments that make learning fun, to interactive workshops that bring textbook concepts to life, Science Week in Sydney offers a wide array of kid-friendly events. Use our quicklinks below to get discovering:
- Sydney Science Festival at Powerhouse Museum
- Sydney Science Trail, Australian Museum
- Spotlight on Science, Hornsby Library
- A Look at Some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson, Mosman Library
- Rhodes Science Fair, Rhodes
- Fun 4M & Fizzics Education Science Workshop Spectacular, Powerhouse Castle Hill
- Science in the Swamp, Centennial Park
- Science in the Scrub, Western Sydney Parklands
Science Week Events on the North Shore
Spotlight on Science, Hornsby Library
How do you become a penguin warden? Do mangroves and salt marshes really benefit human society? What is the future of radiation therapy in low-income countries? Why is biodiversity important?
Head to Hornsby Library to celebrate National Science Week and tackle some of the big questions.
You’ll hear from a panel of four working scientists from different fields, who will talk about the science that has inspired them, what the future holds, and the career path choices that got them where they are today.
The panelists include a penguin warden volunteer, a radiation therapy clinical educator, an environmental scientist, and a strategic conservation and monitoring design expert. The discussion will be moderated by Hornsby Council’s very own Dr. Ana Rubio, an environmental scientist. This event is suitable for students, emerging scientists, and anyone with an interest in STEM.
- Address: Hornsby Library, 28-44 George St, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
- When: Wednesday 16 August, 6.30pm-8pm
- Website: Spotlight on Science – Hornsby Library
- Cost: Free
A Look at Some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
The Barry O’Keefe Library in Mosman is hosting an event titled “A Look at Some of Our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson” as part of National Science Week. Ian Thompson, a U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives.
- Address: Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
- When: Monday 14 August, 10.30am-11.30am
- Website: A Look at Some of Our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
- Cost: The event is free, but bookings are essential.
Science Week Events in the CBD
Sydney Science Trail, Australian Museum
The Sydney Science Trail is back this National Science Week. Join the Australian Museum’s community day on Saturday 19 August, full of interactive stalls to get hands-on with science and technology
In the morning: See surprising science demonstrations, watch a T.rex autopsy show and expand your understanding of First Nations tools and technologies with Ghost Net Weaving and First Nations Gallery Tours.
In the afternoon: Keep your eyes peeled for Winny the Muttaburrasaurus, our roving puppet dinosaur, hear Dr Karl answer burning science questions and expand your understanding of First Nations tools and technologies with Ghost Net Weaving and First Nations Gallery Tours.
- Address: Australian Museum, 1 William St, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia
- Website: Sydney Science Trail | Australian Museum
- Cost:
- Community Day: Free (registrations are essential), additional costs for talks and workshops.
- Sydney Science Trail Expo: Free as part of general admission.
- Science talks and activities: Free (registrations are essential). Includes general admission to Sydney Science Trail.
Science Week Events Further Afield
Rhodes Science Fair
Are you ready for a science-filled adventure that will ignite curiosity in the hearts of your entire family? The Rhodes Science Fair is a free community event that promises a science-filled adventure for the entire family.
Get ready to be amazed by the mind-blowing liquid nitrogen show, where expanding balloons and popping cans will leave you in awe. Join the entertaining Robot Storytime, where friendly robots Ruby and Chip will captivate your imagination. Dive into the world of AI and discover the latest technologies that are shaping our future. Or learn about the importance of our local ecosystems in Citizen Science presentations.
- Address: The Connection, Rhodes
- When: Saturday 12 August, 10am-2pm
- Website: Rhodes Science Fair
- Cost: The event is free.
Sydney Science Festival at The Powerhouse Museum
The Sydney Science Festival at Powerhouse Museum runs from 11 to 20 August offering a series of interactive performances, talks, and exhibits. This year’s festival theme, Trace, explores the many marks we leave on our environment and how scientists strive to understand the sources and effects of different phenomena.
Don’t miss family day on Saturday 12 August at Powerhouse Castle Hill with demonstrations, talks and hands-on activities. Experience objects from the Powerhouse science collection, see our Mars Rover in action, get making with creative activities that connect with technology and innovation on display.
- Address: Powerhouse Museum, 172 Showground Road, Castle Hill
- When: Saturday 12 August, 10am-4pm
- Website: Powerhouse Museum
- Cost: Free
Science in the Swamp
Science in the Swamp is returning to Loch Avenue South for an exciting day jam-packed full of science, fun and discovery for the whole family.
Unleash your inner scientist with hands-on, family-friendly science experiments and captivating displays. Get up close with native animals, chase giant bubbles, dipnet for pond creatures, learn bush survival skills or visit the pop-up ocean lab. Don’t forget to say hello to Ginger, the incredible life-sized roaming dinosaur!
Meet real life scientists, geologists, zoologists, mathematicians and marine biologists as you visit over 30 awe-inspiring stalls and activity stations. It’s free to attend with food trucks, picnic areas and live shows – guaranteed science fun for adults and children alike!
- Address: Loch Avenue South, Centennial Park
- When: Sunday 20 August, 11am-3pm
- Website: Science in the Swamp
- Cost: Free
Sydney in the Scrub, Western Sydney Parklands
Don’t miss Discover Science in the Scrub at Western Sydney Parklands on Sunday 13 August from 11am-3pm.
Unearth your inner scientist with hands-on, family-friendly science experiments and captivating displays. Get up close with native animals, chase giant bubbles, touch the world’s biggest seed, learn bush survival skills or visit the pop-up ocean lab. Say hello to Ginger, the incredible life-sized roaming dinosaur!
Meet real life scientists including geologists, zoologists and marine biologists as you visit over 30 awe-inspiring stalls and activity stations. It’s free to attend with food trucks, picnic areas and live shows – guaranteed science fun for adults and children alike!
- Address: Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands, Cowpasture Road, Abbotsbury
- When: Saturday 13 August, 11am-3pm
- Website: Science in the Scrub
- Cost: Free
Fun 4M & Fizzics Education Science Workshop Spectacular
The Fun 4M & Fizzics Education Science Workshop Spectacular is a unique event hosted by Eckersley’s Castle Hill as part of National Science Week. This workshop offers children between the ages of 7 and 12 an opportunity to engage in a variety of fun science experiments. From understanding how a chair of nails works to creating a tornado in a bottle, children will be in awe of the amazing experiments.
- Address: Eckersley’s Castle Hill, Shops 12-13, 7-13 Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill
- When: Sunday 13 August
- Website: Fun 4M & Fizzics Education Science Workshop Spectacular
- Cost: $15 per participant
