Special Events

Head back in time to the middle ages this summer as you enter the world of Medieval Science. Your child will explore historically and once ground-breaking feats of engineering and physics as our program of themed activities brings history to you.

SciFri Cinema Wollongong – Come along to our next showing: Monty Python and The Holy Grail. 24 January | Doors Open 6.30 pm, with the movie beginning promptly at 7 pm.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Come Hither All Knights In Training!

Now taking bookings for weekend birthday parties in 2019! Your child’s party crew will enjoy 2 hours of non-stop fun! Accommodating both smaller and larger parties, your guests will explore 2 floors of interactive exhibits and take part in a themed science activity (or show) led by your own Science Space party host! Find out more!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Loads of good vibrations in our latest science show! Explore the science of sound and discover how different musical instruments work.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bubbles and Balloons is our most popular show for mini scientists! Find out what bubbles and balloons are made of, learn why bubbles are so stretchy and lazy, compete in a balloon race and watch us put a brave volunteer inside a giant bubble. Science concepts include liquids, mixtures, surface tension, evaporation and air pressure.

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.

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.

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

We are excited to be launching our Facts You Can Feel Blog at Science Space Wollongong. Here, you will find our latest videos and responses from our Science superstar Experience Officers at Science Space.