Exhibitions & Shows
Seven galleries, seven great exhibitions. In addition to our Special Events, our exhibitions are free with your paid Questacon admission. Click one to explore...
Perception Deception How do you see the world?



This hands-on exhibition lets you explore the world inside your head. Change size before your eyes or be unable to speak because of your voice. Can you trust your brain to be truthful about the world around you? More Perception Deception...
Awesome Earth Discover the impact of natural phenomena on our planet.



Experience earthquakes in a realistic house. View volcanic eruptions, crashing continental plates, tsunamis, cyclones and watch a massive lightning strike. Discover the impact of these phenomena on our planet. More Awesome Earth...
Measure Island There is a lot more to measuring than you think!



Take an adventure into Measure Island to discover how you measure up. Use measurements to read your friends' minds, find out why it's important to be quoit accurate and do some speed-sorting as you learn about the myriad of measurements we use everyday. More Measure Island...
Mini Q Young scientists are encouraged to see, hear, feel and do amazing things.



Young scientists are encouraged to see, hear, feel and do amazing things. Mini Q challenges babies and kids to explore, splash, perform, build, climb, blast off and role play in areas designed especially for little people. More Mini Q...
SideShow The science and technology used in fun parks.



Sideshow - the science behind the fun looks at the science and technology used in fun parks, ranging from the phenomenon of fear to the probability involved in fortune telling. Discover the sensations of motion without moving a muscle in the rollercoaster simulator. Experience Free Fall on the 6 metre vertical slide or try to catch a ball while spinning on Curve Ball. More SideShow...
Terrorsaurus Hungry for science?



Explore the giant animatronic dinosaurs of Terrorsaurus. The threatening Tyrannosaurus, spiky spined Stegosaurus, and a motherly Maiasaura complete with her nest, sway and roar with pre-historic passion. More Terrorsaurus...
Wonderworks Science to move your mind.



Some of Questacon's favourite exhibits like the harmonograph, frozen shadows and light harp combine with new ones including a pendulum snake and falling magnets to present the art and beauty of science phenomena. More Wonderworks...
Also appearing: The Excited Particles!
Questacon's own theatre troupe: The Excited Particles perform daily in our three theatres. Dinosaurs, tsunamis, explosions, balloons... performed from a repertoire of more than a dozen shows! More... |
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The Archives
We've had many exhibitions come and go at Questacon over the years. Here are some that have since moved on:
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The 2009 version of our Questacon Guide is also available as a downloadable brochure.
Note that you may need to download PDF reader software to view or print it.

