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World Science Festival Queensland 


Toowoomba: 21–22 May 2023
Chinchilla: 2–3 June 2023
Townsville: 23–24 June 2023
Gladstone: 28–29 July 2023
Ipswich: 11–12 August 2023

 

Recommended for all ages

Multiple venues

Most events are free. Some require bookings.

World Science Festival Queensland Toowoomba

World Science Festival Queensland returns to Toowoomba bringing explosive science to a Community Day on Sunday 21 May 2023 and a Student Day on Monday 22 May 2023. Join in the celebration at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co as it becomes a STEM playground with immersive and family friendly events for everyone to enjoy!

WSFQ 2022: Toowoomba highlights

World Science Festival Queensland Chinchilla

World Science Festival Queensland is returning to Chinchilla in 2023 with a Student Day on Friday 2 June 2023 and a Community Day on Saturday 3 June 2023. Join us at Chinchilla State Primary School and mingle with Australia's leading scientific experts who show you the wonder and excitement of science!

WSFQ 2022: Chinchilla highlights

World Science Festival Queensland Townsville

World Science Festival Queensland is bringing mind-blowing exploration to Townsville with a Student Day on Friday 23 June 2023 and a Community Day Saturday 24 June 2023. From scientific challenges to inspiring technological solutions, celebrate all things science over at Queensland Museum Tropics!

WSFQ 2022: Townsville highlights

World Science Festival Queensland Gladstone

World Science Festival Queensland's regional tours continues to Gladstone in July with a Student Day on Friday 28 July 2023 and a Community Day on Saturday 29 July 2023. Experience the phenomenal world of science we live in at Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre!

WSFQ 2022: Gladstone highlights

World Science Festival Queensland Ipswich

Over two STEM-filled days, World Science Festival Queensland finishes its programming in Ipswich with a Student Day on Friday 11 August 2023 and a Community Day on Saturday 12 August 2023. Chat with scientists, experience hands-on experiments and watch explosive science shows at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops!

WSFQ 2022: Ipswich highlights

World Science Festival Brisbane Social Science graphic
Social Science

Over two special nights, Queensland Museum will transform into a hub of live music, discovery and experimentation, with something on every floor to surprise and delight.

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