The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Sydney Science Trail

Celebrate National Science Week with an adventure full of family-friendly science programs and excursions for primary and secondary students, presented in collaboration with the Australian Museum. 

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Location

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Museum and Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Date

10 - 18 August 2024

Contact

9231 8134

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Primary Program: SOLD OUT
Secondary Program: SOLD OUT
Diverse Learners Day Program: Limited Spaces Available

Sydney Science Trail is back this August!

Celebrate National Science Week with a jam-packed program of school excursions, family-friendly community days and a science community networking event.

This annual program from Botanic Gardens of Sydney, the Australian Museum and their partners is an opportunity for curious kids of all ages and schools to think, talk and experience the science conducted at our organisations – from the study of the natural world and research into the effects of climate change, to exploration of the environmental knowledges of First Nations peoples.

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Family Community Days

Australian Museum: Saturday 17 August

Join us for a family-friendly science festival at the Australian Museum on Saturday 17 August hosted by the incredible Surfing Scientist Ruben Meerman.

See spectacular science demonstrations, hear some seriously strange science facts from Dr Karl and giggle along to silly science humour. Chat to scientists and discover the latest innovations in their research in our Science Expo, plus much more. 

It's a kids STEM bonanza! Register now.

 

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan: Sunday 18 August

Adventure to the Australian Botanic Garden on Sunday 18 August for a free, interactive program of science talks, nature experiences and hands-on activities.

Explore the endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland or go behind-the-scenes at the Australian PlantBank and National Herbarium of New South Wales. 

Learn from our First Nations educators about the importance of fire and practice your fire making skills or join one of our many other fun workshops and activities.

Discover the full program and register here.

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School excursions

School children being shown dinosaur fossils at the Australian Museum Science Expo

Diverse Learners program

Friday 16 August
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Secondary program - SOLD OUT

Monday 12 – Wednesday 14 August
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Primary program - SOLD OUT

Thursday 15 August

The Sydney Science Trail is presented by the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney. 

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