Past Events

Curious about the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night?  From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around…

Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the…

Get ready for the annual QVMAG Science Week Pub Trivia night at Du Cane Brewery! We’ll be quizzing you on everything from mysteries of the cosmos to the wonders of the natural world, with a…

Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds…

Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium…

Summary: Antarctic sea ice is changing, impacting the animals that depend on it. Join our panel of experts to discuss the recent changes and discover how they affect Antarctic wildlife. Presenter(s): Professor Delphine Lannuzel, marine…

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young…

Curious about the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night?  From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around…

The Circular Head Science Gig is a free, fun-filled, family-friendly event that is all things Science! Come and explore the activities provided by local educators, businesses and representatives from industry. Robot Man with all his…

Curious about the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night?  From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around…

Just as weeds appear in the garden with warmer weather. What grows in our oceans shifts as the water temperature rises. The Southern Ocean, the water between Australia and Antarctica, is full of krill. Krill…

Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer Dr. Martin George to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes…