National Science Week at the Darwin Waterfront
Bringing hands-on science to a town near you!

-
When
13-15 August
-
Location
Darwin Waterfront -
Audience
Everyone
About
The Questacon Science Circus is rolling into Darwin during National Science Week to showcase a selection of our favourite exhibits and live science demonstrations.
Come along to the Peninsula Lawns in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct on Wednesday to Friday, 13 - 15 August from 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm or Sunday 17 August 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Sunday will be a larger event with even more exhibits and bigger science experiments. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to ignite your curiosity!
Things to know
-
This is a FREE event, no tickets required
-
Suitable for all ages and families
-
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
-
Contact ScienceCircus@Questacon.edu.au or 0466 922 801 for enquiries.
Other Questacon events










Science Circus - Western Sydney
-
21 to 31 October 2025
-
Primary students
-
Campbelltown, Camden, Narellan

Science Circus - NSW Central West
-
11 to 28 November 2025
-
Primary students
-
Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo and surrounds

Engineering is Elementary Workshops - NT
-
3, 6 & 9 September 2025
-
Educators
-
Palmerston, Darwin and Dundee Beach


Engineering is Elementary workshops - SA
-
13, 15, 18 & 20 August 2025
-
Educators
-
Adelaide (Northern Suburbs), Port Augusta, Whyalla, Adelaide (Central)



Questacon wins the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards!
-
21 March 2025
-
Everyone
-
Convention Centre, Adelaide

Questacon Innovation Workshops
-
20 August to 3 September 2025
-
Secondary students
-
Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine

Science Circus Shows – Regional Northern Territory
-
29 July to 22 August 2025
-
Primary students
-
Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Palmerston and Darwin


