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The Ri is closed for two weeks in the daytime from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November (inclusive) for refurbishment works. Our planned ticketed events will run as usual. 

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Talks and shows

Fartology (Evening)

Fri 14 Apr 2023

The extraordinary science behind the humble fart.

Fartology (Evening) Book now
In-person
Stefan Gates surrounded by equipment
Talks and shows

Fartology (Matinee)

Fri 14 Apr 2023

The extraordinary science behind the humble fart.

Fartology (Matinee) Book now
In-person
An aerial photo of umbrellas on a beach in a regular pattern
Talks and shows

The power of patterns 

Tue 04 Apr 2023

Explore the curious mathematical patterns all around us.

The power of patterns  Book now
In-person
A photo of a rat, a snake and a wasp
Talks and shows

Wasps vs snakes vs rats

Sat 18 Mar 2023

Which of these unloved creatures is actually the best? You decide!

Wasps vs snakes vs rats Book now
In-person
Onion cells stained to show DNA as cells are undergoing mitosis
Talks and shows

For your inspiration: inside DNA

Fri 17 Mar 2023

Explore hands-on genetics and DNA, with scientists from across the country.

For your inspiration: inside DNA Book now
In-person
The first ever image of a black hole
Talks and shows

Echoes from the edge of space and time

Sat 25 Feb 2023

Uncover the cutting edge science used to look at black holes.

Echoes from the edge of space and time Book now
In-person
Two pixelated heads
Talks and shows

WiFi Wars Debug XV

Fri 10 Mar 2023

WiFi Wars returns to the Ri.

WiFi Wars Debug XV Book now
In-person
a row of beers in different shapes and sizes.
Talks and shows

Tasting the science of beer

Fri 17 Feb 2023

This event has sold out.

Tasting the science of beer Book now
In-person
Artwork from museum
Talks and shows

The patriarchs: How men came to rule

Thu 02 Mar 2023

SOLD OUT. Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard and award-winning science journalist Angela Saini uncover the true

The patriarchs: How men came to rule Book now
In-person
A snail on a pathway of gravel
Talks and shows

Rapid motion through space: An incomplete history of speed

Fri 27 Jan 2023

The Cosmic Shambles Network presents a world premiere.

Rapid motion through space: An incomplete history of speed Book now

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