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World Science Festival Queensland Toowoomba
Community Day
9:30am – 3pm, Sunday 21 May 2023
Student Day
Multiple sessions, 9:30am – 2:15pm, Monday 22 May 2023
Recommended for all ages.
About
World Science Festival Queensland returns to Toowoomba from 21 – 22 May 2023 bringing explosive science.
Come join the celebration from 9:30am – 3pm as Cobb+Co Museum once again becomes a STEM playground offering a smorgasbord of free immersive and family-friendly events and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Each year, World Science Festival Queensland travels to five regional locations across Queensland. World Science Festival Queensland brings science out of the laboratory and into the streets, parks, museums, galleries and schools!
Visit as a school
WSFQ Toowoomba Student Day returns in 2023 and is designed to engage students in stimulating and inspiring experiences that showcase careers in STEM, including discussions with scientists, hands-on activities and exciting science shows.
Students will explore STEM through self-led exploration, giving them access to hands-on science activities, real life scientists and fascinating displays. The day will also include pop-up science shows and inspiring talks from STEM Professionals showcasing STEM careers and career pathways.
Schools can choose from three free sessions held at Cobb+Co Museum:
Session 1: Primary school
Superfun science show: 9:30am – 10:15am
Museum-wide science activities: 10:15am – 11:15am
Session 2: Primary school
Superfun science show: 11am – 11:45am
Museum-wide science activities: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Session 3: Mixed grades with high school focus
Superfun science show: 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Museum-wide science activities: 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Ignite your students’ love for STEM and make your school group booking today, spaces are limited.
WSFQ 2022: Toowoomba highlights
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