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ABC’s Ockham’s Razor – Live at the Science Space

Six people. One microphone.

Destination Space: January School Holidays

Destination Space: What’s On these holidays? Come visit Science Space this Summer for DESTINATION SPACE, our January School Holiday theme.

‘Out of this World’ webinar series

Come and explore other worlds with well-known experts in science and astrophysics and watch back our LIVE zoom Q&A’s. Under the Stars Q&A with Dr Helen Maynard-Casely, planetary scientist from ANSTO Aliens and other Worlds Q&A with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, award-winning astrophysicist and author Out of this world Q&A with Professional astrophysicist Professor Alan Duffy.

Mini Mondays

Postponed until further notice

Science Playdate for Under 6s *POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE* Do you have a mini scientist in your family? In 2020, Science Space launched the first science-based play session of its kind to the Illawarra. On Mondays, we offer a different introductory STEM-based activity for the under 6 age group.

Party with us!

Call us now to secure your date Ph 4286 5000

Now taking bookings for weekend birthday parties in 2021! Your child’s party crew will enjoy 2 hours of non-stop fun!

Solar System Expedition

Available for school bookings

Join our intergalactic flight assistant as we tour through our solar system and beyond. Visit planets, galaxies and more as we discover our place in Space.

Bubbleology

Available for school group bookings

Bubbleology is our most popular show for mini scientists! Find out what bubbles are made of, learn why bubbles are so stretchy and lazy, and watch us put a brave volunteer inside a giant bubble.

Perfect Little Planet

Perfect Little Planet is our most popular show for our mini astronomers. Imagine taking the ultimate space holiday, travelling the galaxy to find your ideal place.

We Are Stars

Roll up, roll up! Come inside and experience the Universe like never before.

Liquid Nitrogen

Available for school bookings

Our most popular show for older children and adults! Witness some truly ‘cool’ and sometimes explosive experiments using an incredibly cold substance – liquid nitrogen. Discover what really happens when liquids boil, learn about frost bite and find out why the Sydney Harbour Bridge shrinks on a cold day.

Physical Phenomena

Available for school group bookings

All about energy! Vinegar, balloons, musical instruments, liquid nitrogen, tesla coils and more are used to demonstrate the many different forms of energy around about us.

Invaders of Mars!

Invaders of Mars! explores the Martian surface as seen by Earth’s various spacecraft “invaders” and use the data gathered to explore the red planet as only CGI can. Invaders of Mars will fly you over the great chasms, canyons and volcanoes, descend amid the ice of a Martian polar cap and are buffeted by swirling dust devils.

Capturing the Cosmos

Narrated by award-winning Australian actor Geoffrey Rush, Capturing the Cosmos highlights current research being carried out by astronomers in Australia. New and innovative telescopes are finding things we’ve never seen before and will help us to better understand our Universe!

Violent Universe

Violent Universe is our latest planetarium show for older audiences! Comets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space.

Sea Monsters

Travel back 80 million years to a time when the dinosaurs ruled! Follow two marine reptiles called Dolichorhynchops as they journey through perilous waters and dodge massive underwater sea monsters.

Fly Me to the Moon

Always check online booking for schedule

NASA is returning to the Moon in 2024 but getting there might be a bit dangerous! Come and learn about space travel in this fun, interactive live show for the whole family.

Moonbase ONE

Check online booking schedule

The Moon has always captivated humanity. Join our VR games developer on an amazing adventure as we strive to understand our magnificent neighbour, the Moon.

Takeaway STEM Incursions

Blended STEM Learning To Your Class

TAKEAWAY STEM AS SEEN ON WIN NEWS In partnership with South32, Science Space is pleased to be launching our Takeaway STEM initiative. Takeaway STEM is a blended learning package that includes physical activity materials, worksheets, videos and LIVE virtual classroom learning support for your students.

Virtual STEM – School Incursions

M-Thu, 10am & 11am

We’ll bring the science fun directly to you through our virtual learning experiences! The perfect way to keep your students engaged in STEM whether they are in the classroom or remote learning.

Ice Worlds

Available for school group bookings

For most people, Ice is something they find in a refreshing drink but ice is more exotic and exciting than we can ever imagine. Its role in our universe, our planet and our existence is only now being understood.