From robot diving in Sydney to floating art in Melbourne and plant sensors in Adelaide ๐ฑโthis weekend is full of fun science activities! Whether your child wants to grow crystals, build circuits, or explore DNA, thereโs something exciting in every city. Explore our top picks for June 21โ22 and spark their curiosity! ๐งชโ๏ธ๐
Sydney
Crystal Chemistry Lab
๐ Time: June 21, Saturday, 10:30 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: Sydney University Chemistry Building (Camperdown)
๐ฐ Price: $68/child ๐ด Food: BYO (No food allowed inside the lab)
๐ Parking: University garage $48/day (pre-registration required)
๐ Medical Aid: Goggles + eyewash station
๐ฆ Activity: Grow your own gemstone crystals using saturated solutions
Underwater Robotics Programming
๐ Time: June 22, Sunday, 2:00 PM โ 4:30 PM
๐ Location: Sydney Marine Tech Pool (Manly)
๐ฐ Price: $75/child ๐ด Food: On-site hot dog stand ($10)
๐ Parking: Tech Centre Garage $52/day
๐ Medical Aid: Lifeguards + trauma kit
๐ฆ Activity: Assemble and control waterproof diving robots
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Brisbane
DNA Extraction Workshop
๐ Time: June 21, Saturday, 9:00 AM โ 11:00 AM
๐ Location: Queensland BioMuseum (Woolloongabba)
๐ฐ Price: $58/child
๐ด Food: Onsite cafรฉ from $15
๐ Parking: Outdoor lot $25/day
๐ Medical Aid: Guided sterile bench use
๐ฆ Activity: Extract visible DNA from fresh fruits
Acoustic Maze Challenge
๐ Time: June 22, Sunday, 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Brisbane Sound Museum (West En
๐ฐ Price: $50/child
๐ด Food: Museum cafรฉ snacks ($12)
๐ Parking: Underground garage $40/day
๐ Medical Aid: Soundproof safety earmuffs
๐ฆ Activity: Navigate a sonic maze using soundwave reflections
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Melbourne
Magnetic Levitation Art Lab
๐ Time: June 21, Saturday, 11:30 AM โ 1:30 PM
๐ Location: Melbourne Physics & Art Gallery (Fitzroy)
๐ฐ Price: $62/child
๐ด Food: BYO (no drinks allowed in creation zone)
Parking: Creative Block Garage $36/day
๐ Medical Aid: Magnet safety guide provided
๐ฆ Activity: Create floating kinetic art using magnetic levitation
Glacier Geology Simulation
๐ Time: June 22, Sunday, 1:00 PM โ 3:30 PM
๐ Location: Melbourne Polar Centre (Docklands)
๐ฐ Price: $70/child
๐ด Food: Glacier Cafรฉ from $18
๐ Parking: Polar Garage $45/day
๐ Medical Aid: Frostbite response station
๐ฆ Activity: Simulate geological change using layered ice
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Perth
Microbial Battery Lab
๐ Time: June 21, Saturday, 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: WA Energy Innovation Hub (Subiaco)
๐ฐ Price: $54/child
๐ด Food: Light meals from $10
๐ Parking: Innovation Garage $32/day
๐ Medical Aid: Sterile operation zone
๐ฆ Activity: Generate electricity using microbes to light LEDs
Crystal Radio Communication Challenge
๐ Time: June 22, Sunday, 2:30 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Perth Mining Museum (East Perth)
๐ฐ Price: $66/child
๐ด Food: Museum bakery from $8
๐ Parking: Mining Square $28/day
๐ Medical Aid: Electromagnetic safety pads
๐ฆ Activity: Build a crystal-powered radio for 100m range voice chat
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Adelaide
Plant Language Sensor Workshop
๐ Time: June 21, Saturday, 1:30 PM โ 3:30 PM
๐ Location: Adelaide Smart Farm (Parafield)
๐ฐ Price: $60/child
๐ด Food: BBQ zone (BYO allowed)
๐ Parking: Free onsite
๐ Medical Aid: Allergy spray station
๐ฆ Activity: Build a live feedback device for plant signals
Mini Hydropower Generator Lab
๐ Time: June 22, Sunday, 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: Torrens River Energy Station (CBD)
๐ฐ Price: $55/child
๐ด Food: Food truck meals ($10)
๐ Parking: Riverbank lot $30/day
๐ Medical Aid: Anti-shock gloves
๐ฆ Activity: Build a mini hydro-turbine powered by real water flow
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๐ Parking Info: All listed prices are full-day caps (no top-up if early)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Zones: Special eating areas provided in โno foodโ venues
๐ก๏ธ Accreditation: All events ACAS-2025 Level 3 safety certified
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๐ Reminder: Long sleeves and pants required for all chemistry and electrical events