Science Week at the Maritime Museum

Dip into fun, interactive events, exhibitions, screenings, talks and experiments that celebrate and explore National Science Week.

Wonder-Sea STEAM fun for families: Meet scientists and sci-artists who investigate and celebrate the biodiversity of Australia's marine ecosystems. Learn about innovative technologies in coral reef rehabilitation from UTS C3 Future Reefs team, and meet the pint-sized planet protectors that save our seas. Discover amazing algal microscope footage by East Coast Algae Biosystems and a hands on workshop inspired by phytoplankton and zooplankton.

Magical Marine Mural Workshops: Be inspired by one of the world's most amazing and least-known underwater ecosystems, the Great Southern Reef, with drop-in mural-making workshops with artist Azzuro Batic. Explore the intersection between ocean science, research and art. Join Azzy in a mural collaboration recreate the various endangered marine flora and fauna that call the Great Southern reef home. You can also explore more about this amazing area in free screenings in the museum theatre. Free drop in, all ages welcome. 

Film Screenings by Ocean Imaging: Relax with screenings of beautiful documentary features by Ocean Imaging and the Great Southern reef foundation including Reviving Giants, Giant Kelp and Green Gravel, exploring the amazing ecosystems created by kelp forests in Australia, the threats to the survival of this essential marine flora and the incredible technologies and advocacy and initiatives.