• When

    Everyday

  • Location

    Japan Theatre

  • Time

    30 minutes

  • Audience

    Everyone

About shows

No visit to Questacon is complete without seeing a show by the Questacon Excited Particles theatre troupe! Our live Spectacular Science Shows use humour, storytelling, exciting demonstrations and audience interaction to show you the wonders of science and technology.

Have you ever wondered if dogs can see colour? If fossil fuels are made from dinosaurs? Or what the coldest possible temperature is? Find answers to these questions and so many more in our energetic and entertaining explorations by our intrepid Excited Particles.

Things to know

  • Shows are family friendly and suitable for all ages.
  • Shows are free with your paid Questacon admission.
  • Each show runs for 30 minutes.
  • Showtimes are subject to change due to staff availability. Confirm showtimes with our staff on the day.
  • You can find us in the Japan Theatre – please ask staff for directions.
  • A hearing loop is available in the Japan Theatre.
  • Some performances may contain loud bangs.

Our current shows

We are always developing new and exciting shows. Make sure you check with the ticket desk when you arrive to find out which Spectacular Science Show you can see during your visit. Read on to find out about our current shows.

 

Fire!

Get fired up!

Have you ever wondered how fire is made? How is it extinguished? Do you just like watching things go bang? Ignite your curiosity and get the answer to all your burning questions about fire!

 

Move It

Do you like to move it?

From the first stone wheel to the space shuttle, humanity has always endeavoured to find easier ways to move stuff. Explore how we can use simple machines to complete tasks, carry objects, or even move humans! 

 

Liquid Nitrogen!

Our coolest show, by over a hundred degrees!

A fun and explosive show about one of the coolest known substances – liquid nitrogen. Hot and cold are more than just something you feel based on the weather. Find out how they affect the fundamental properties of everything.

 

Your Energy!

Energy: what is it and where does it come from? And why is it important for everyday life?

Your house, car and body are all powered in very different ways. Where do these different types of energy come from? Explore Australia’s use of energy in a dynamic and explosive show that is guaranteed to get you energised.

 

How Did Dinosaurs?

Why are dinosaurs so cool?

For 135 million years dinosaurs ruled the Earth. And for over a hundred years, they have captured our imaginations. How do they do it? Join one of our resident dino-devotees and discover the amazing adaptations that made dinosaurs incredible. You might learn the names of a few new dinosaurs along the way too!