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A person wearing a glove holding a large flask with dry ice steam coming out
An ipad in the foreground with 2 small humanoid robots in the background
Three people bending down on the ground looking in a tub with yellow and red dirt
A person wearing a glove holding a large flask with dry ice steam coming out
An ipad in the foreground with 2 small humanoid robots in the background
Three people bending down on the ground looking in a tub with yellow and red dirt

Overview

This year National Science Week will be bringing science to you while you shop!

Come past Westfield Belconnen, Westfield Woden, South Point Tuggeranong, Cooleman Court, Gungahlin Marketplace, Majura Park Shopping Centre or the Canberra Centre to discover the exciting science behind reptiles, engineering, waterbugs, space, robotics, the environment and much more!

A variety of hands-on science activities will be on display across the different locations during the weekends of National Science Week (9th/10th and 16th/17th August). There is something for everyone so make sure you check out the schedule on the ACT National Science Week socials to find something to broaden your knowledge and learn something new!

Dates

9–17 Aug 2025
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  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.