Events

Explore the events that changed the world in our new exhibition at the Museum at Inveresk. Six Extinctions, developed by Tasmania’s Gondwana Studios, explores the mass extinction events over 485 million years of Earth’s history through…

Join us on a guided “ghost tour” as Devonport’s former Harbourmaster Captain Billy takes you through the museum by torchlight, sharing captivating, historic exhibits in Devonport’s Harbourmaster’s cottage. After the tour, enjoy a traditional warming…

About the Program: Little LEGO Learners is an exciting free weekly STEM program designed for young children aged 4–6 years and their families. Based on the internationally recognised FIRST LEGO League Discover framework, children will explore science, technology, engineering,…

Get ready to build, race, and learn! GreenSTEM Education is proud to bring STEM on Track to Tasmania – making young people on the North West Coast the very first in Australia to participate in this world-class…

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every…

Be inspired with Hive during National Science Week 2025! This August we are presenting an incredible collection of events including The Astronomical Day, Family Science Day, Stargazing, Pub Trivia our Rapid Science program for school students and even a Citizen Science Project we can all…

Join us at Hive for high-impact one-hour science sessions led by experts, including topics like marine life, air quality, and space exploration. Special sessions available for upper-primary and high school students. Sessions will include: • Biological…

Calling all new parents! Join Penny Jones, Harry Edwards and Isaac Gee for a deep dive into the art and science of relaxation. Our nervous systems are amazing, highly evolved networks that developed to keep…

Experience space through touch, sound, smell, and taste! This imaginative show explores how you’d experience the universe using all of your senses. Learn how it feels to touch the Universe, how does it smell or…

A powerful photographic journey revealing Tasmania’s unique connection to the southern lights. During the 2025 solar maximum, this exhibition showcases award-winning photography that captures aurora australis as it illuminates Tasmania’s dark night skies. The collection…

Wild Ideas. Curious Adventures. Nerds. Beaker Street Festival brings its signature mix of science, art, and connection back to Lutruwita/Tasmania, 12 to 19 August 2025, as part of National Science Week. Known for its genre-defying…