Get ready for an unforgettable family day out at Centennial Park this National Science Week! On Sunday, 18 August 2024, Greater Sydney Parklands invites you to experience the wildly popular Science in the Swamp – a day filled with with fun, free activities for young curious minds. The action-packed event is the perfect opportunity to engage with science in a fun, interactive way. You can meet a life-sized roaming dinosaur, see Aussie animals, talk to real life scientists, participate in hands-on experiments and explore more than 30 stalls.
New this year
- Dr Graham’s Blow Up Science Show – Witness jaw-dropping experiments featuring nitrogen-powered teddy bears, a marshmallow launcher, and explosive surprises.
- Cool Aeronautics – Design, build, and fly your own mini helicopter with guidance from aerospace engineers.
- Rooftop Bees – Watch busy bees at work in an observation hive and taste a range of delicious honeys.
- Indigenous Science – Participate in hands-on science experiments with the team from Macquarie University’s National Indigenous Science Education Program
Must-see Fan Favourites
- Meet a dinosaur – Get up close to crowd-favourite Ginger the life-sized Australovenator dinosaur.
- Australian Maritime Museum’s Pop-Up Ocean Lab – Explore marine science with interactive displays and learn about the wonders of the ocean.
- Australian Wildlife Displays Wildlife Show – Get up close with some of Australia’s most fascinating native animals.
- NSW Geological Society’s Rock and Fossil Display -Touch and investigate rocks and fossils at this engaging exhibit.
Event details
- Science in the Swamp
- Date – 18 August 2024 Time – 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Location – Loch Avenue South, Centennial Park
- Price – FREE, no ticket required
Bring the whole family for a day of fun and learning. For more details, visit the Greater Sydney Parklands website.
