World Science Festival Queensland — Townsville
Highlights
- Explore hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and inspire a love for science in all ages.
- Experience live shows that showcase astonishing technologies and groundbreaking engineering feats in a vibrant setting.
- Discover the wild wonders of nature, from smelly to slimy, in a fun and engaging environment.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including a cafe and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable visit for everyone.
World Science Festival Queensland 2026 brings you mind-blowing wonders that are, in a word, wild!
This free, all-ages event features hands-on activities and live shows in a fun, kaleidoscopic celebration of science, technology and nature.
Be taken on a journey through wildly different ecosystems, astonishing technologies and groundbreaking engineering feats. Discover surprising (and sometimes smelly and slimy) wonders of the natural world, explore the thrilling role of tech in extreme environments, and meet the extraordinary people doing wild things with science and innovation.
Free – no bookings required.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence:
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
Tags
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/tropics/plan-your-visit/accessibility
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