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World Science Festival Queensland: Students Day
9:30am - 3pm
All ages
Free entry! Join us from 9:30am to 3pm
World Science Festival Queensland is returning to Ipswich this August. Come join the celebration as The Workshops Rail Museum once again becomes a STEM playground. Students can enjoy stimulating and inspiring experiences that showcase careers in STEM, including discussions with scientists, hands-on activities and exciting science shows.
Explore a transport wonderland for hands-on science fun – launch a rocket, step into a new world with Professor Tech's virtual reality station, and marvel at super silly science shows that go off with a BANG!
Experience furry, slimy and eight-legged creatures live and groove to the beats of our science band, Red Rocket 3!
For more information visit the World Science Festival Queensland webpage.
School Information
Bookings are essential for all schools and groups.
There are three sessions available to book:
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
To make a booking please complete the online booking form.
Accessibility
For patrons requiring special needs access, please refer here to The Workshops Rail Museum accessibility page.
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Sciencentre
Discover the science behind train travel. Challenge your friends and solve puzzles through over 20 fun and interactive stations.
Nippers railway
Bring the family to explore an interactive railway filled with adventurous things to do and miniature places to visit.