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The Questacon Science Circus is rolling into Canberra for two days only with a FREE pop-up science centre experience like no other!  

​Celebrating 40 years, the Science Circus is proudly hosted by the Ainslie Arts Centre, where Questacon first began! 

​​Come along to the Ainslie Arts Centre on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October from 10 am – 4 pm. 

​​With a variety of hands-on exhibits and spectacular science shows, the Science Circus pop-up is a fantastic STEM experience for the whole family. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to ignite your curiosity!   

Things to know

  • ​This is a FREE event, but bookings are essential  

  • ​Tickets will be available on Ticketek prior to the event. 

  • Ainslie Art Centre is located at 30 Elouera Street, Braddon ACT 2612.

  • ​​Suitable for all ages and families 

  • ​​Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times 

  • ​Most people spend 1–2 hours at our pop-up  

  • ​The last spectacular science show on Wednesday 8 October will commence at 2:30pm 

  • ​​To protect our venue’s floor, please wear non-marking shoes (e.g. no stiletto heels)  

  • ​Contact ScienceCircus@Questacon.edu.au or 0466 922 801 for accessibility or other enquiries.