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Homemade Solar Bike
Learn 13 Jul 2022Homemade Solar Bike
There are times in life when you come to a fork in the road and you must make a choice. But which road will Sam Mitchell take?
Coral Sunscreen
Learn 04 Jul 2018Coral Sunscreen
What could be safer for the world’s reefs than something that coral itself helped to design? Using our own Great Barrier Reef as inspiration, Larissa Bright created a sunscreen that protects us and the environment.
Apps to save the world
Learn 13 Jul 2022Apps to save the world
The apps on our smartphones, tablets and computers aren’t just there to entertain us. They can educate people and raise awareness of important issues. 13-year-old Hamish Finlayson is combining the fun of apps with issues that he is passionate about to help educate people.
AirSticks
Learn 17 Jan 2019AirSticks
Be inspired by Enterprising Australians. What if you could play the drums without a drum set? Imagine you could make sounds just by moving your hands through the air. That’s exactly what you can do with AirSticks.
Fascinating Fungi pillar
Exhibit 17 Jun 2022Fascinating Fungi pillar
Come on a fascinating foray through the fungi kingdom in the Questacon foyer!
Our people
Page 20 Jun 2022Our people
As a national cultural institution and specialist division of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources our staff our are committed making science fun and exciting for people across Australia. Our staff are members of the Australian Public Service and include educators, science communicators, actors, exhibit designers, electronics technicians, wood and metal workers. We're also lucky to have 80 or so volunteer explainers. We’re all here to help you get the most out of your visit.
Questacon has a big heart with Love Your Sister!
Article 11 May 2017Questacon has a big heart with Love Your Sister!
Walking Water
Learn 24 Jun 2022Walking Water
If you think water only runs downhill … this might change your mind!
