Q Lab is a dynamic and experimental environment that allows you to ask questions and find your own answers. Look at the world differently with microscopes and high-speed slow-motion footage. See live scientific demonstrations performed by Questacon’s science communicators and visiting scientists.

Q Lab is open every day (except 25^th December). Programs are geared towards pre-teens, teens and adults, and will be constantly evolving to keep up-to-date with the scientific world.

Upcoming Events in Q Lab

Saturday 5 May
Antarctic Extravaganza

On what would have been the 130^th birthday of Antarctic explorer and geologist Sir Douglas Mawson, find out about the frozen continent Antarctica! How can we find the South Pole? How does snow form? What's the best way to keep warm?

Friday 18 May
Fascination of Plants Day

Why are plants fascinating? Plants can be used as food, to make clothes, to build buildings, to fuel fires, to create batteries, to tell histories, or to test acids. Look at plants from a different perspective on on Fascination of Plants Day!

19-20 & 26-27 May
Crystal Growing Workshops

What grows but isn't alive? A crystal! Learn how to grow crystals in preparation for the RACI ACT Crystal Growing Competition

Wednesday 6 June
Transit of Venus

On 6 June, Venus will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun. The Transit of Venus won't happen again until December 2117.

Past Events

Simply follow this link to read more about past Q Lab events.