Questacon are in Hobart this April School Holidays with a free pop-up science centre experience! Test your reflexes, explore the wonders of the microscopic world, and watch some of our spectacular science shows 😄🔬Over 30 hands-on exhibits
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Love the REE display at Questacon

We also heard short 2 minute talks (there was triangle ready to gong people off!) from Deputy PM Richard Marles, @Questacon Director Jo White... #scienceweek

The National Youth #STEMSummit meets Questacon!

Thank you to Dr bobby cerini for an intro to #scicomm and Dr Brad Tucker Mount Stromlo for an exploration of the unexpected in astrophysics – from how astrophysics is used in courts to chasing fallen space debris! 🛰️💫🐄

The Hon Minister Husic MP and Katy Gallagher announced Questacon will receive $60m in funding in the upcoming federal budget more here bit.ly/3oZ4cFf

Britt from Questacon demonstrates the effects of heat on a fluid.

💚 #thermodynamics !

#ASC2023 at ANU CPAS

Challenge accepted Future You

We are delighted to announce that Sydney #science and #conservation leader Jo White has been appointed incoming Director of Questacon. Currently Director of Science, Education and Conservation Sydney Travel, she’ll join us on 1 Nov.

Read more about Jo:
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Today is UN World Youth Skills Day! Here at Questacon we help equip young Australians with skills for the future through our various national programs: Questacon Science Circus, Questacon Invention Conventions & Engineering is Elementary!

Questacon is on Ngunnawal Country. Here we wagabaliri, winanggaay, binyin. These Ngunnawal words describe the Questacon experience and are on display at our Centre.
#NAIDOC2022 #GetUpStandUpShowUp

Over the last year we have been working with artist Lynnice Letty Church (Ngunnawal, Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi) to develop an Acknowledgement of Country artwork which embodies the values of Questacon and takes pride of place in our foyer.
#NAIDOC2022 #GetUpStandUpShowUp

This NAIDOC, we are proud to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. Australia’s First Nations peoples are the traditional custodians, first scientists, makers and innovators of this land. #NAIDOC2022 #GetUpStandUpShowUp

Tickets are selling out fast for Mid-Winter Nights Questacon! Join us for a night of winter-wonderland fun for the whole family. ❄️ ⛄ Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/3A2eJmy

Mid-Winter Nights Questacon is on sale now! Join us for a night of winter-wonderland fun for the whole family. ❄️ ⛄ Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/3A2eJmy

SOUND ON 🔊Healthy coral reefs are noisy! 🐟 Scientists play sounds like this around damaged coral reefs to attract fish back to these areas, helping coral recover. Visit our Sounds of the Sea exhibit or head to our website for the full story ➡️ bit.ly/3mj0S3o
#CoralReef

Calling all primary school teachers! We have 2 FREE virtual professional development workshops coming your way this month. Register now to build your confidence and capability in the digital technologies curriculum ➡️ bit.ly/Questacon-Cybe…

#Cyber #DigitalTechnologies

We're celebrating National Reconciliation Week with our new exhibit featuring art reflecting on reconciliation for the @NSWRC 2021 Challenge. We're proud to highlight the continuing connection between First Nations peoples and the sky and stars.
#BeBraveMakeChange #NRW2022

Join us on 28 May for Chemical ReACTion, an interactive theatre performance by Rebus Theatre that explores some of the complex issues facing scientists and science communicators today 🤔🥼

Book your FREE tickets here ➡️ bit.ly/3LiNztV
#SciComm #ScienceCommunication

It's #InternationalMuseumDay & this year we're celebrating #ThePowerOfMuseums . As the National Science and Technology Centre, we've been bringing fun and exciting experiences to people across Australia since 1980. What's your favourite memory with Questacon? 🥳🥼 #IMD2022