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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to starships (age 12–14)

Thu 07 Aug 2025

Explore how the laws of motion take us into space and beyond.

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to starships (age 12–14) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Crash testing (ages 12-14)

Wed 28 May 2025

Join us to create your own high velocity eggsporter!

Holiday workshops: Crash testing (ages 12-14) Book now
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Talks and shows

Quantum is coming

Mon 09 Jun 2025

Physicist Thomas A. Searles explores the near-term applications of quantum information technology and how we can be involved.

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How stars built our world - LIVESTREAM ADDED

Mon 31 Mar 2025

Discover how stars underly everything we are and do, from the genes in our bodies to measuring time.

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: BIG science - SOLD OUT

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about science!

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Lights, camera, action!

Sat 31 May 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about the science of film and theatre.

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Talks and shows

Surprising science with Dr Jo (Family)

Wed 28 May 2025

Join Dr Jo to discover how a single piece of paper can explain multiple scientific concepts.

Surprising science with Dr Jo (Family) Book now
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How physics connects our universe

Sat 03 May 2025

Chris White uncovers the new physics which could tie together the common structure of the universe.

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Talks and shows

From Becquerel to Oppenheimer: The science of the nuclear age

Sat 12 Jul 2025

Frank Close takes us on a journey through the potentially devastating science and history of the nuclear age.

From Becquerel to Oppenheimer: The science of the nuclear age Book now
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Talks and shows

Understanding the Northern Lights: From Earth to Jupiter

Sat 05 Jul 2025

Join planetary scientist Marina Galand for a look at what aurora can teach us about planets and moons around the solar system.

Understanding the Northern Lights: From Earth to Jupiter Book now

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