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11 – 15 Aug

Science Festival

  • Free
  • Talk

Are you curious about Indigenous astronomy? How birds design their nests? Or keen to explore state-of-the-art science labs and museums? Whatever sparks your interest, there's something for you at this year's Science Festival.

Now in its 11th year, the University of Melbourne’s annual Science Festival is a week-long celebration held during National Science Week. This year, more than 10 free events are on offer for the public, including lectures, behind-the-scenes lab tours, popular online masterclasses, a physics show, and more.

View the full event schedule online.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 11 Aug
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tue 12 Aug
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wed 13 Aug
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thu 14 Aug
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 15 Aug
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm

Location

The University of Melbourne
Parkville
3010

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Science Festival

Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 63 52
  • email address: science-events@unimelb.edu.au
  • Visit website for Science Festival
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