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Science Space has school holidays sorted with live science shows, immersive planetarium experiences, hands-on STEM activities and their exciting new Energy Futures Zone!
Watch things explode in Up in Flames, be amazed by Liquid Nitrogen demonstrations, journey through space in the planetarium and discover interactive exhibits designed to spark curiosity in kids of all ages. For the ultimate science adventure, don't miss their popular Curiosity Days, combining experiments, challenges, planetarium shows and hands-on learning all in one action-packed day.
Science Space is open every day of the school holidays from 10am - 4pm. Curiosity Days hours have been extended to 8:30am-4:30pm.
School Holiday Science Shows: 4 - 20 July
Their live science shows are a must-see for everyone from curious kids to lifelong learners. Our Science Ambassadors deliver interactive shows on a variety of fascinating topics.
- 10:45am - Up in Flames (suitable for all ages)
- 12:15pm - Bubbleology (suitable for younger audiences)
- 2pm - Liquid Nitrogen (suitable for older audiences)
- 3pm - Up in Flames (suitable for all ages)
View their Science Show Schedule here
School Holiday Planetarium Shows: 4 - 20 July
Their state-of-the-art planetarium, powered by DIGISTAR 6, offers an immersive journey through space. Explore distant galaxies, dive into the ocean depths, or travel back in time. With captivating shows for all ages, there's something for everyone.
All shows are 20 minutes in length. Tickets are required for all visitors aged 3 years and over.
- 10:30am - Solar System Expedition (all ages)
- 11:30am - Legend of the Enchanted Reef (all ages)
- 1:00pm - Solar System Expedition (all ages)
- 1:45pm - Legend of the Enchanted Reef (all ages)
- 2:45pm - Ice Worlds (older audiences)
View their Planetarium Show Schedule here
School Holiday Curiosity Days - 8 & 14 July for kids in Yr 1-6!
Join in these school holidays for an action-packed program of non-stop science fun for kids in Yr 1-6! Your child will get a taste of everything UOW Science Space has to offer - think vacation care but with an educational twist. Compete in epic engineering and technology challenges in our STEM Zone, travel through the universe in our planetarium, witness some incredible experiments in our science theatre and explore the pop-up ocean activities in our hands-on exhibitions. Curiosity Days hours have been extended to 8:30am-4:30pm.
School Holiday Curiosity Day: LEGO Film Making - Wednesday 8 July 2026, 8:45am-4pm
- Calling all junior filmmakers who love LEGO! From volcanoes to fire-fighting, icebergs to avalanches join our film crew to learn classic stop motion techniques as you produce some incredible short films!
- Book now
School Holiday Curiosity Day: Winter Lab - Tuesday 14 July 2026, 8:45am-4pm & Thursday 16 July 2026, 8:45am-4pm
- Join us for an action packed day of icy science fun! Invent a snowy creature, launch a snowball catapult and design the ultimate igloo. Explore fluids and density as we make sparkly snow globes to take home.
- Book now
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Hands-on STEM activities and challenges
- Time to explore interactive exhibits and pop-up school holiday activities
- Planetarium show
- Live science show
- Supervised meal breaks
- Certificate of Participation
- $5 Gift Voucher to spend in our Science Shop
DISCOUNT CODES:
- EARLY BIRD 15% DISCOUNT: Enter CAMPEARLYBIRD in the APPLY DISCOUNT CODE option below (all caps).
- SCIENCE SPACE MEMBERS 15% DISCOUNT: Enter your membership number in the USE MEMBERSHIP option (no spaces between numbers).
Plus don't forget their new Energy Futures Zone!
Step into the future and spark your curiosity with Energy Futures - their brand-new, hands-on exhibition here at UOW Science Space that's all about energy, excitement and discovery! From clean energy tech to interactive displays, there’s something for everyone to see, touch, and marvel at. Perfect for kids, parents and curious minds alike - come spark some big fun this school break!
On-site Kiosk
The team from Aspire is back with their pop-up kiosk (10 - 2pm) and their new food truck (11 - 2pm) serving up a range of hot food and snacks! Keep your family refuelled and powered up as you explore all the interactive fun at UOW Science Space - perfect for keeping little (and big!) explorers energised for the day!
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Event Details
- Science Space Wollongong 60 Squires Way North Wollongong New South Wales 2522, Australia
- Cost: EARLY BIRD 15% DISCOUNT on School Holiday Curiosity Days
- Age: Curiosity Days for ages 6-12. Daily Science Shows for all ages.
- Contact Person: Science Space Wollongong
- (02) 4286 5000
- [email protected]
- Event Website
Event Dates
- July 4, 2026 10:00 am - July 20, 2026 4:00 pm Add to iCalendar Ongoing
Location
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Science Space Wollongong 60 Squires Way North Wollongong New South Wales 2522, Australia