Science exhibition Fascinating Science coming to libraries

Media Release
29 November 2024


Kids, teens and families can experience a world of science with a new exhibition coming to libraries across Tasmania.

Fascinating Science is a free interactive exhibition that explores key scientific principles in a fun, hands-on way.

The exhibition by Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, will visit 18 libraries including Queenstown, Smithton, Devonport, Ulverstone, and Oatlands and Sorell.

“We are excited that Questacon’s Fascinating Science exhibition is visiting libraries across Tasmania this summer. This exhibition means that children and families can interact with fun scientific exhibits from Questacon without travelling too far during the school holidays,” said Simon Jones, Director Library Network, Libraries Tasmania.

Fascinating Science is a great way to dive into the world of science.

  • Play with mind-bending illusions.
  • Build a six-sided cube with seven pieces.
  • Feel the force of powerful magnets.
  • Thread a needle with one eye closed.
  • Solve the ancient puzzle of the Tower of Brahma.
  • See the world through coloured filters.

Fascinating Science is visiting these libraries:

Bridgewater/New Norfolk/Glenorchy
– Tuesday 3 December – Monday 16 December 2024

Hobart and Rosny
– Tuesday 17 December – Thursday 2 January 2025

St Helens/Scottsdale/George Town
– Friday 3 January – Friday 17 January 2025

Oatlands and Sorell
– Monday 20 January – Monday 3 February

Huonville and Kingston
– Tuesday 4 February – Friday 14 February

Burnie
– Monday 17 February – Tuesday 4 March

Queenstown
– Tuesday 18 February – Wednesday 5 March

Smithton
– Wednesday 19 February – Thursday 6 March

Devonport and Ulverstone
– Thursday 6 March – Thursday 20 March

Launceston
– Friday 7 March – Friday 21 March

Find Fascinating Science at your nearest library on Eventbrite.

Fascinating Science is brought to Libraries Tasmania in partnership with Inspiring Tasmania Australia, and the University of Tasmania.


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