North
25 October 2017
SIXTEEN LEGS was born and bred in Tasmania and we’re excited to finally bring it home. This premiere is the culmination of years of work to tell the extraordinary story of the unusual love life of…
South
22 October 2017
On October 14 2018, The Royal Society of Tasmania will be celebrating 175 years. It is the third oldest Royal Society, with only the Royal Society and the Edinburgh Royal Society predating it. The lecture…
South
21 October 2017 - 4 November 2017
Vanishing Point is an arts/science collaboration to raise awareness about the issues surrounding plastics pollution in the oceans and its ecological, biological and social impact. Throughout the exhibition we are holding a series of public talks…
North
18 October 2017
Join head brewer from Van Dieman Brewing, Will Tatchell, for this fun and informative workshop on the art and science of brewing. Learn the science behind a good brew, the history of brewing and taste…
South
17 October 2017
You are invited to The Quartermasters Arms, for an evening of talk and food – focused on insects. Enjoy three presentations on the science, economics and culture of eating insects – entomophagy. Including three courses…
South
17 October 2017
The Energy Maker Fair is a ‘hands on’ day to celebrate, explore and create energy of all kinds. Costa Georgiadis, host of Gardening Australia, will be our special Guest Presenter! Tinker with ways to make…
South
16 October 2017
“A playful, stunning documentary… as epically gorgeous as it is fantastically artful.” – Edhat Review, Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The feature length documentary film screening of SIXTEEN LEGS. This spectacular film project was born…
Statewide
16 October 2017 - 12 November 2017
Australia’s greatest touring Science Circus is coming to Tasmania! The Shell Questacon Science Circus is a great opportunity for parents and children to share, discover and explore science together. You can encourage a fascination and…
South
14 October 2017
Following the success of the fair in 2014 and 2015 we are happy to announce the 2017 fair to be held on 14 October at Koonya on the Tasman Peninsula. With nearly 800 visitors to…
South
11 October 2017 - 12 October 2017
If you’re in Year 8-12 and have some background in robotics or coding, then our Arduino MiniBot Boot Camp is for you! You will construct an Arduino robot and program it to overcome a variety…
South
11 October 2017
In 1845, Sir John Franklin and his men sailed from England on HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, hopeful to find the final link of the Northwest Passage. Both ships were abandoned in 1848, and it was…
South
30 September 2017
Fireworks are a staple feature at cultural celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Guy Fawkes Night, and of course: New Year’s Eve. But how well do you know the fundamental chemical principles at play in each…