National Science Week
10 to 18 August 2024
Talks, virtual tours, webcasts, DIY experiments, quizzes, citizen science, competitions and more.
Share your interest in science, engineering, mathematics, technology and innovation.
Activities and experiences
Wild about food for National Science Week
A free community open day hosted by Sydney City Farm
Orchid Walk
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the Orchid glass house at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.
Cool & invisible: superconducting circuits & dark matter
Learn about quantum technologies and how and why we hunt for dark matter with Dr Laura Manenti and Dr Xanthe Croot.
National Science Week: Maker Lab 16+ years
Curious about our Makerspace? Discover the possibilities during Science Week
Tamara Davis: Dark Energy
Uncover the wonders of the cosmos with astrophysicist Tamara Davis in this live talk.
Athena Aktipis: A Field Guide to the Apocalypse
How do we go about thriving in the face of constant change? Evolutionary biologist Athena Aktipis has the answers.
The Species Showdown
Join us this National Science Week as scientists go head to head in the ultimate scientific rumble in the jungle!
Jennifer Gunter: Menstruation, Menopause & Medical Mythology
Deep dive into medical history and menstrual mysteries with New York Times bestseller, Jennifer Gunter.
Knitting with neuroscience: Meet the researchers
Hear from 4 neuroscientists while raising your knitting needles to create something unique with Neural Knitworks.
Shining a light on dark matter
Learn about quantum technologies and how and why we hunt for dark matter with Dr Ben McAllister.
SciFest 2024
Bringing science out of the lab with interactive activities, games, live stage shows, talks, and more!
National Science Week: Family Day at Darling Square Library
Free workshops, talks and performances exploring all things science
Discover the best events that Sydney has to offer