Past Events

Start the year with an inspiring and creative professional development session at TMAG! Explore contemporary art exhibition ‘Hobart Current: Here’ with TMAG Head of Art, Dr Ash Kerr Discover what’s on offer for educators and…

Summary: Scholars in Psychology Annual Public Lecture: Understanding Autism for a Fairer Justice System. Autistic people are no more likely to commit crimes than anyone else, yet they are far more likely to encounter the…

In this workshop, participants will make two different slimes, explore their properties and best of all they will get to take home some of each slime! Children will make slime with guar gum and other…

Join SciPubTas at Science in the Park 2025 for a day of interactive exhibits, science meets art and fun activities for all ages! Science in the Park 2025 Come join SciPubTas at Tolosa Park for…

The University of Tasmania will celebrate Antarctica Day 2025 with a full-day symposium themed ‘Encountering Antarctica’. This symposium will bring together representatives from government, NGOs, cultural organisations, and the University of Tasmania to share exciting…

A field trip to the Grove of Giants, a 100 hectare area containing some of the most notable giant trees in the world. Led by forest ecologist Dr Jen Sanger. The 3 km trail takes…

Come join the fun! The Nipaloonies are holding another ‘feast’ with Rees Campbell on 8 November 2025 following last year’s sold out feast with Native Tas Ingredients. This time we are focussing on weeds- how…

Did you know that bees do a ‘waggle dance’ for communication? And that they flap their wings so hard they become negatively charged? And that Tasmania has a native bee that travels alone, never in…

SciPubExtremes will explore those strange environmental events we see occurring, and delve into what they really are! Come explore these topics with our fantastic speakers Talks include: Dr. Neil Holbrook, Professor of Ocean and Climate…

Finding your way – follow the line – maps and more Come and pARTicipate in this intriguing workshop, inspired by TMAGs wonderful and varied collections. Map marks provide starting points for a drawing to meander…

This gathering welcomes professionals, educators, students, enthusiasts, and community members alike. Whether you communicate science in your work or simply enjoy sharing it in everyday life, this event is for you. Come along to connect…

As our global oceans are facing growing pressures, seabirds are at the forefront feeling the impact. From plastic debris to chemical spills, marine pollution threatens the health of the seabirds that call our coasts home.…