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Science Night

Returning in 2025

6:00pm — 8:30pm

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Adults only (18+)

Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Level 1

Map
Adult $45
Concession * $40
Companion Card holder * Free
*on presentation of Concession Card
Prices include GST.

Slip into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science. 

Science Night includes:

  • For each event, a new science-loving host explores the huge 1.8m diameter Science on a Sphere globe suspended from the ceiling of SparkLab, investigating datasets from across the universe.
  • Adults-only access to our interactive STEM space, SparkLab. This hands-on, selfie-friendly area includes 40 interactive exhibits across three zones. Science Night is a rare opportunity to access the whole space with an adults-only audience.
  • Live science experiments.
  • DJ or music performance.
  • Drinks and light snacks available at the pop up bar for anyone seeking extra fizz or bubble.

Previous Science Night presenters

  • Dr Matt Agnew - scientist, author, astrophysicist and TV personality.
  • Nate Byrne - meteorologist, oceanographer, science communicator and well-known ABC personality.

More information

This event is Auslan interpreted. Auslan interpreted symbol
Our events are cashless, EFTPOS only.
All other areas of Queensland Museum Kurilpa close at the usual time of 5pm.

Accessibility

For accessibility information please visit our accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.

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Illuminated globe suspended from ceiling

Science on a Sphere

This 1.8m diameter sphere suspended in the centre of SparkLab. It uses the latest digital technology from satellites and ground-based instruments to project over 570 global, environmental and planetary datasets onto its surface. Explore swirling ocean currents, animal migrations, plate tectonics, earthquakes, Jupiter’s moons and much more at the touch of a screen.

Developed by researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States, this technology helps users to visualise and understand the wonder of the world around us and Earth’s place in the solar system.

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