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Science Night – Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan
6:00pm — 9:00pm
Adults only (18+)
Frogs have seen some things!
Step into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science exploring amphibians: animals that live dual lives.
Journey through time with evolutionary biologist Dr Ian Brennan as he unpacks how amphibians evolved, adapted, and persisted through the millennia. From metamorphosis and moisture loving skin to remarkable reproduction and distinctive frog calls, uncover what makes amphibians unique, and how they thrive in some of the world’s harshest environments.
With over 9,000 species of frogs, toads and more to explore, you’ll be introduced to familiar backyard friends along with the exotic and extraordinary. Discover how landscapes, climate, and evolution intertwine, and why understanding amphibians’ past is essential to protecting their future.
Science Night includes:
- Dr Ian Brennan 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.
- Music by a live DJ.
- Drinks and light snacks available at the pop up bar for anyone seeking extra fizz or bubble.
Previous Science Night presenters
- Dr Emily Lester – marine scientist
- Dr Sara Webb - multi award-winning astrophysicist and science communicator
- 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:
Usually noisy
Very low light
Seating available
Interactive and touch objects
Ticketed experience
For further accessibility information please visit our accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.
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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