Presented by Queensland Museum Network, World Science Festival Brisbane asks, and answer, some of the biggest questions facing humankind.
World Science Festival Brisbane 2024 boldly journeyed into new frontiers of science, from the evolution of surgery and claims on having the fiercest dinosaur, to discovering new worlds, rewiring the brain, and saving the planet.
World Science Festival Brisbane offered interactive and informative experiences for inquisitive young minds, family outings, and solo explorers, industry professionals, creators, and designers, experimenters, and the naturally curious.
The industry-leading School Program was grounded in the national curriculum and supported a culture of lifelong learning. The School Program delivered timely, informative, and affordable learning opportunities for prep, primary, and secondary students to engage with STEM outside the formal classroom environment
Events
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The Earth Above World Science Festival Brisbane The Earth Above
15 - 24 Mar 2024Sir Thomas Brisbane PlanetariumA movie-length, full-dome experience exploring Australia’s past 140,000 years.
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Brian Greene: Beyond the Stars World Science Festival Brisbane Brian Greene: Beyond the Stars
20 Mar 2024, 7:30pmPlayhouse, QPACJoin us on a multimedia journey across the cosmos with physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene.
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Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science World Science Festival Brisbane Dr Karl’s Great Moments in Science
23 Mar 2024, 5pmCremorne Theatre, QPACFor one night only, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki presents unbelievable insights into the Great Moments in Science.
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Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb: An Afternoon of Science World Science Festival Brisbane Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb: An Afternoon of Science
23 Mar 2024, 4:30pmConcert Hall, QPACCelebrate curiosity, innovation, and the sheer joy of scientific discovery.
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Night Of The Nerds World Science Festival Brisbane Night of the Nerds
23 Mar 2024, 8pmConcert Hall, QPACTwo all-star teams of scientists, tech heads and funny people face off in a series of challenges.
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Robowars World Science Festival Brisbane Robowars
23 - 24 Mar 2024South Bank PiazzaA battle of skill, design, tactic, intelligence and raw robot power, watch as custom-built robots clash in a series of electrifying battles.
School Events
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World Science Festival Brisbane Epic Science Adventures
20 Mar 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACStudents will learn there’s no limit to where they might go and what they can do!
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World Science Festival Brisbane The Invisible Universe
20 Mar 2024Playhouse, QPACExperience a cosmic demonstration and discover astronomers’ exploration of dark regions of the universe.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Fossils! Queensland’s Quirkiest Creatures
21 Mar 2024Playhouse, QPACExplore thrilling stories about the animals that once roamed our planet.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Maths, Music & Sum Songs
21 Mar 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACA musically inspired maths party that strings together merry numerical melodies.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Dr Graham’s Blow-Up Science
22 Mar 2024Cremorne Theatre, QPACDr Graham explodes his way through the chemistry and physics of things that go bubble, boom, zoom and bang!
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World Science Festival Brisbane Future Careers with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
22 Mar 2024Playhouse, QPACDr Karl discusses future careers across the many STEM pathways.