Special Events
Visiting us? In addition to our Exhibitions & Shows, we've got a bunch of cool stuff going on. Unless otherwise specified, all of these events and programs are free with your paid Questacon admission.
July 2009
Perception Deception opens
6 July
Perception Deception is for anyone who owns a brain! Explore the world inside your head and discover that 'reality' isn't what it seems. Change size before your eyes, feel a phantom limb or be unable to speak because of your voice. More information about our exciting new exhibition coming soon!
The Eagle Has Landed – 40th Anniversary of the moon landing
18 July, Japan Theatre 1 @ 11am
Questacon celebrates the 40th anniversary of the moon landing with an international video conference. We will have guests from NASA and the ground crew from Honeysuckle Creek in the ACT. Also, we will be talking to the scientists who conducted the very first examinations of moon rocks and who are preparing for the first manned mission to Mars. Limited seats available.
Science Time: Colour & Light
20-24 July, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Solar Eclipse – Live Video
22 July, in the foyer @ 12.00 noon
Live video streaming from Japan. Come to Questacon as we will be hosting a live video streaming of the solar eclipse from our friends in Japan. This event will not be visible in mainland Australia unless you live in northern most Cape York! ‘Totality’ will last for up to 6 minutes and 39 seconds. This solar eclipse is the longest total solar eclipse that will occur in the twenty-first century.
NASA’s new initiative to return to the Moon – Free Lecture
23 July, Japan Theatre 1 @ 6pm
Free Lecture by Wayne Lee, Altair Vehicle Systems Manager, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It is 37 years since Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan transmitted the last human message from the moon. NASA is working to fulfil its pledge to return by 2020. Wayne Lee will describe NASA’s plans for a crew of four to explore for up to seven days at a time and to build the required infrastructure. Limited seats available.
Science Time: Colour & Light
27-31 July, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
August 2009
Science Time: Magnets & Static Electricity
3-7 August, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Magnets & Static Electricity
10-14 August, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Under the Sea (Live Animals)
17-21 August, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Under the Sea (Live Animals)
24-28 August, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Flying
31 August and 1-4 September, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
September 2009
Science Time: Flying
31 August and 1-4 September, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Flying
7-11 September, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Spring - Flowers
14-18 September, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Spring - Flowers
21-25 September, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
October 2009
Science Time: Music & Sound
12-16 October, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Music & Sound
19-23 October, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Water
26-30 October, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
November 2009
Science Time: Water
2-6 November, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Chemistry in the Kitchen
9-13 November, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Chemistry in the Kitchen
16-20 November, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Reptiles & Frogs (Live Animals)
23-27 November, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Reptiles & Frogs (Live Animals)
30 November and 1-4 December, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
December 2009
Science Time: Reptiles & Frogs (Live Animals)
30 November and 1-4 December, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Rockets & Space
7-11 December, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time: Rockets & Space
14-18 December, Theatre 3 @ 10am
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive half-hour learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Science Time
Join us for Science Time, a fun and interactive learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 and their carers. More...
Birthday Parties and School Holiday Programs
Our school holiday and birthday party programs have been temporarily suspended. A decision on the long term future (after 2008-2009) of the programs will be taken based on a comprehensive review of these programs and other science communication priorities.