Science Night - A Love Letter to the Universe with Dr Sara Webb

Friday 13 February 2026

6:00pm — 9:00pm

Auslan interpreted

Adults only (18+)

Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Level 1

Adult	$48
Concession *	$40
Companion Card holder *	Free
*on presentation of Concession Card Prices include GST.

This Valentines, fall in love with the cosmos at SparkLab. Whether you’re flying solo, with friends, or your favourite human, join us for an adults-only night of science that’s truly out of this world.

Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Sara Webb will take you on a journey to the most extraordinary corners of the Universe. See outer space like never before, and discover why curiosity might just be the most powerful force in the cosmos.

Past distant stars, and across countless galaxies, join Dr Webb as she declares her love for the mysteries, and wonders of our universe.

Science Night includes:

Dr Sarah Webb will explore the huge 1.8m diameter Science on a Sphere globe suspended from the ceiling of SparkLab
Adults-only access to our interactive STEM space, SparkLab. This hands-on, selfie-friendly area includes 40 interactive exhibits across three zones. Science Night is a rare opportunity to access the whole space with an adults-only audience.
Live science experiments.
Live music by DJ Little Mel
Drinks and light snacks available at the pop up bar for anyone seeking extra fizz or bubble.

Previous Science Night presenters

Clancy Lester - educator with a focus on bees, climate action and biodiversity
Dr Vanessa Pirotta - renowned whale scientist and author
Dr Todd Bond - leading marine ecologist
Dr Kirsten Banks - astrophysicist and science communicator.
Dr Matt Agnew - scientist, author, astrophysicist and TV personality.
Nate Byrne - meteorologist, oceanographer, science communicator and well-known ABC personality.

More information

This event is Auslan interpreted.
Our events are cashless, EFTPOS only.
All other areas of Queensland Museum Kurilpa close at the usual time of 5pm.

Accessibility

This event features:
Map icon, usually noisy Usually noisy
Map icon, low light Very low light
Map icon, seating area Seating available
Map icon, interactive and touch objects Interactive and touch objects
Map icon, light projections Light projections

For further accessibility information please visit our accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.

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Dr Sara Webb

Dr Sara Webb is an astrophysicist, science communicator and space educator passionate about sharing the wonders of the universe with everyone. At Swinburne University of Technology, she leads programs that allow students to design and launch their own experiments to the International Space Station, helping inspire the next generation of scientists and space explorers.

Sara’s research explores the most extreme events in the cosmos, from fast, mysterious flashes of light to the life and death of stars, and how artificial intelligence can help us uncover new cosmic discoveries. Named to Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 (Science & Healthcare) and recipient of the AmCham Ambassador Award, Sara is also a regular voice in the media around the world, appearing regularly to make science engaging, relatable, and fun.

DJ Little Mel

Little Mel (Mel Lathouras, she/her) is a powerhouse soul-jazz vocalist, songwriter, and storyteller known for her electrifying voice, magnetic presence, and flair for the theatrical. Described as “Aretha Franklin fronting the Stooges,” Mel fuses jazz, soul, blues, and Greco Retro (Greek–jazz/soul fusion) into a sound that’s uniquely her own.

She’s co-headlined sold-out shows at QPAC, WOMADelaide, Brisbane Powerhouse, The Tivoli, and National Gallery of Victoria, and is the creative force behind the femme-led productions Femme Jazz and Girl From Greece. Mel curates events and mentoring spaces that celebrate femme artistry and empower women and non-binary creatives to own their voices—on and off the stage.

Illuminated globe suspended from ceiling

Science on a Sphere

This 1.8m diameter sphere suspended in the centre of SparkLab. It uses the latest digital technology from satellites and ground-based instruments to project over 570 global, environmental and planetary datasets onto its surface. Explore swirling ocean currents, animal migrations, plate tectonics, earthquakes, Jupiter’s moons and much more at the touch of a screen.

Developed by researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States, this technology helps users to visualise and understand the wonder of the world around us and Earth’s place in the solar system.

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