Science Night – Saving the Planet with the Bee Man, Clancy Lester

Friday 14 November 2025

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.

Step into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science, hosted by environmental educator and native bee expert, Clancy Lester - also known as the Bee Man.

Buzz into the fascinating world of native bees, urban biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions with Clancy as he shares why tiny pollinators play a massive role in the health of our ecosystems and what we can do to protect them.

From city rooftops to remote bushland, Clancy’s work is all about reconnecting people with nature and empowering action for a more sustainable future.

Science Night includes:

Clancy 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 AC Unit DJs
Drinks and light snacks available at the pop up bar for anyone seeking extra fizz or bubble.

Previous Science Night presenters

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

Auslan interpreted symbol 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.

Learn more

Clancy Lester

Clancy Lester, aka The Bee Man, is a passionate environmental educator and science communicator, with a focus on bees, climate action and biodiversity. Clancy is the founder of BeesAndBlossoms, a for-purpose initiative that has reached thousands through hands-on workshops and millions more online. His work is grounded in a deep respect for Country, shaped by time spent living and working with Yolŋu communities in North-East Arnhem Land researching native bee decline.

Recognised by leading organisations including the City of Melbourne, The Wattle Fellowship, Zoos Victoria and ABC Heywire Trailblazers, Clancy is passionate about making science joyful, accessible and action-driven—one bee at a time.

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.

Learn more