Wander City of Science for an explosive line-up of activities
Over two days, South Bank Piazza will be transformed into a bustling city of innovators, creators and experts presenting exciting experiments and inventions. Stroll from stall to stall and find hands-on activities that blur the line between learning and fun – little ones can code some tiny robots, explore underground with VR and meet Brisbane’s real-life scientists. On the Webuild – Building the Future Stage, Ranger Stacey is hosting a fleet of fun presentations like Dr Graham’s dynamite show Blow-Up Science, QIMR Berghofer’s buzzing Mozzie Lab and a rocking talk from the Geological Society of Australia. Kicking off from 8:30 am on March 23 and 24, City of Science is free and open to the public to drop in and discover exciting new science.
Find the answer to their most curious questions with this family-friendly conversation series
World Science Festival Brisbane has united a stacked line-up of specialists to help find an answer to your little one’s most pressing ‘but why?’ The Everything You Need to Know About… conversation series digs deep into a fascinating range of topics from insect superpowers to parasites, shipwrecks and volcanoes. Each talk is bannered by relevant experts like venom scientist Dr Andrew Walker, real-life Shipwreck Mermaid Maddy McAllister and volcanologist Teresa Ubide. Designed for an all-ages audience, these talks promise plenty of fun facts and mind-expanding knowledge.
Unlock the world of science with the wonder of interactive art
This year’s festival has intersected art with science to let your little one learn and unleash their creativity as well. The Art/Science Program has scattered exciting and engaging art installations across the Cultural Precinct, offering unique depictions of scientific ideas to enthral kids and adults alike. Let your little one draw across the walls with Karina Smigla-Bobinski’s bouncing orb at ADA, get lost in technicolour labyrinths of Drawing on Complexity: Experiment 9, be moved by the 3D-printed sculptures of Tectonic Resonance and debate with AI-generated humans at Simulated Selves. This wide variety of mind-bending art installations from local and international artists will captivate kids with the wonders of science.
Step into the lab with State Library’s program of play-based science
Over March 16 to 17, the State Library is converting The Corner into a kid-safe lab for Science Take-Over: State Library of Queensland, complete with science-themed games, real life experiments and even Science Story Time. Hosted by Children’s Discovery Museum, The Corner introduces light and physics experiments to playtime that’ll unlock new scientific discoveries through fun-filled experiences. At morning and evening storytelling sessions, kids aged infant to eight are invited to settle in for science-themed tales exploring new worlds, eras and ideas.
Learn more about World Science Festival Brisbane’s 2024 program here.
