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Dino-Science

All you’ve ever wanted to know about dinosaurs. New theories, old myths debunked, exciting new fossils uncovered.

Have you thought about?

  • Why is the pteranodon not a dinosaur?
  • What is palaeontology?
  • What is a thagomizer?
  • Are velociraptors really 3m tall?

WHEN AND WHERE

Blue Door Room: Gallery 5
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre

King Edward Terrace
Parkes, Canberra
Australian Capital Territory

All Ages

Learn About

The classification, physical characteristics and lifestyles of different dinosaurs.

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Puppet Show - The Lizard of Oz
Puppet Show - The Lord of the Wings
Puppet Show - Waltzing Muttaburrasaurs
Rip Slash Go Predators Vs Prey Game Show

For Educators

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E.g., 2017-07-24
E.g., 2017-07-24

  • Thursday 20 July, 2017 to Thursday 10 August, 2017

Tinkering with Toys

Location: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes, Canberra

Tinkering with toys!?

Tinker Space: Gallery 5
8+

  • Monday 24 July, 2017

Rockets #101

Location: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes, Canberra

Dr Blashtov will attempt to launch 10 rockets in 30 minutes. The Excited Particles take no responsibility for the accidental launch of children during this show.

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Japan Theatre: Main Foyer
All Ages

  • Tuesday 25 July, 2017

A young girl wearing a toy hard hat and playing with wooden blocks

Science Time: Building & Engineering

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Location: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes, Canberra

Building and Engineering looks at different types of buildings and what shapes help us to build strong, sturdy structures.

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Blue Door Room: Gallery 5
3-6
A man smiling and holding two over sized model hex nuts through his left arm.

Perception Deception

Location: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes, Canberra

Find out how we perceive the world around us. Is your brain playing tricks on you?

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Japan Theatre: Main Foyer
All Ages
A man and a woman both dressed in roadie gear and each holding a rolled up extension lead, and the man an additional microphone.

Instrumental as Anything

Location: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes, Canberra

Join the Questacon Roadie for a musical experience like never before.  Rock on science!

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Japan Theatre: Main Foyer
All Ages

  • Wednesday 26 July, 2017

A young girl wearing a toy hard hat and playing with wooden blocks

Science Time: Building & Engineering

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Location: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes, Canberra

Building and Engineering looks at different types of buildings and what shapes help us to build strong, sturdy structures.

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Blue Door Room: Gallery 5
3-6
A man pulling on a wooden pole that has a series of ropes and pulleys attached.

Move It! - The Engineering Show

Location: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes, Canberra

Levers, pulleys, jets and wheels. Find out how you can —  Move It!

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Japan Theatre: Main Foyer
All Ages