Science Space Wollongong

Science Space Wollongong NSW’s only dedicated science experience & home of Australia's most digitally advanced Planetarium
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UOW Science Space is the only major hands-on science centre in NSW. It offers exciting science experiences which are suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy shows in our very own science theatre or browse the many interactive exhibits. With an extensive shop, cafe and kiosk facilities, located on the University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus, the Science Centre offers a complete visit. With m

ore than 90 hands-on exhibits that challenge the imagination and engage the senses, it’s a place where science is big and bright and bold and noisy. From dinosaurs to electricity, machines to astronomy, the exhibits creatively explore the science of the world around us and educate through entertainment. It’s a laboratory where experiments demand turning, throwing, pushing and pulling, and lab coats aren’t required. Where science is translated using hands and feet, eyes and ears, and theories are experienced not dictated. Where discovery is motivated by enthusiasm and everyone makes a breakthrough. Bringing science to life and opening minds, it’s a place that inspires the innovators of tomorrow. Science Shows

The Science Theatre hosts the Science Space's popular science shows. The team of enthusiastic presenters perform exciting experiments and demonstrations for kids of all ages. Check our website for the weekend and school holiday show schedules. Planetarium Shows

The huge dome of the Planetarium is the stage for a large range of immersive and entertaining family shows exploring topics from astronomy to evolution. Science Space is a not for profit community resource operated by the University of Wollongong and is also supported by a wide range of sponsors, organisations and volunteers.

The 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series is coming to Science Space tonight. Don't miss your chance to hear Dr Karelle Sielle...
18/08/2026

The 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series is coming to Science Space tonight.

Don't miss your chance to hear Dr Karelle Siellez explore some of the Universe's biggest mysteries, from gravitational waves to the collisions of neutron stars and black holes, thanks to the Australian Institute of Physics.

Book now via the link. 👉 https://uow.info/h9m0le

The Science Space team will be at UOW Shoalhaven next week celebrating National Science Week! 👩‍🔬🧪🔬Don't miss your chanc...
13/08/2026

The Science Space team will be at UOW Shoalhaven next week celebrating National Science Week! 👩‍🔬🧪🔬

Don't miss your chance to check out the live science shows throughout the day.

📆 Saturday 22 August
📍 UOW Shoalhaven

Phoebe Bridgers brings the Lost Weekend listening experience to the Science Space planetarium! 🎸🪐Tonight and tomorrow ni...
12/08/2026

Phoebe Bridgers brings the Lost Weekend listening experience to the Science Space planetarium! 🎸🪐

Tonight and tomorrow night, fans will experience the musician’s new record before its official release on Friday.

Filmed in nearly 20 countries, with no computer-generated imagery, the show will bring audiences on a journey through stunning nightscapes, blending music, science, art and a sense of discovery.

Wollongong is one of only two Australian locations chosen for this immersive planetarium experience.

“It is wonderful for Science Space and for Wollongong to be chosen for a global rollout of this scale,” Mr Creal said. “Our planetarium will sit alongside major cities around the world as a place where fans can come to experience music in a completely new way.”

Did you catch us as the half-time show at the St George Illawarra Dragons home game last week?The half-time show feature...
06/08/2026

Did you catch us as the half-time show at the St George Illawarra Dragons home game last week?

The half-time show featured three experiments including flame bubbles, a cloud bomb and volcano explosion. 🔥

Join us for STEAM Squad, a weekly after school program for ages 7-12 where kids can explore science, technology, enginee...
03/08/2026

Join us for STEAM Squad, a weekly after school program for ages 7-12 where kids can explore science, technology, engineering, arts and maths through hands on activities. 🧪

Sessions run every Tuesday from 3.45 to 4.45 pm.

Book now via the link. 👉 https://uow.info/nvzrte

Join us for Homeschool Day on Wednesday 22 July and enjoy exclusive access to our exhibitions, science shows and hands o...
13/07/2026

Join us for Homeschool Day on Wednesday 22 July and enjoy exclusive access to our exhibitions, science shows and hands on STEM activities for all ages. 🔬

Doors open at 9 am, with shows and activities from 10 am. The Science Shop will also be open all day.

Book now via the link 👉 https://uow.info/teelsp

Join us for our Winter Lab school holiday camp on Tuesday 14 July and Thursday 16 July from 8.45 am-4 pm. 🧊❄️From buildi...
10/07/2026

Join us for our Winter Lab school holiday camp on Tuesday 14 July and Thursday 16 July from 8.45 am-4 pm. 🧊❄️

From building igloos to launching snowball catapults and making sparkly snow globes, it’s a full day of hands on winter science activities.

Book now via the link. 👉 https://uow.info/ph8rml

Our Lego Film Making school holiday camp is happening on Wednesday 8 July from 8.45 am-4 pm.Kids will learn stop motion ...
05/07/2026

Our Lego Film Making school holiday camp is happening on Wednesday 8 July from 8.45 am-4 pm.

Kids will learn stop motion animation techniques while creating their own short films inspired by volcanoes, fire fighting, icebergs and more. 🌋🔥🧊

Book now via the link. 👉 https://uow.info/va5p73

On Saturday we attended UOW Open Day! Thank you to everyone who visited our stall in the STEM zone. 🧪🎉
02/07/2026

On Saturday we attended UOW Open Day! Thank you to everyone who visited our stall in the STEM zone. 🧪🎉

Our planetarium shows will be held every day from 4-19 July. Here is our school holiday schedule.🪐 Solar system expediti...
29/06/2026

Our planetarium shows will be held every day from 4-19 July. Here is our school holiday schedule.

🪐 Solar system expedition at 10.30 am and 1 pm
🐠 Legend of the enchanted reef at 11.30 am and 1.45 pm
🧊 Ice worlds at 2.45 pm

Book now via the link. 👉 https://uow.info/888b1s

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Innovation Campus, Puckeys Avenues
Wollongong, NSW
2500

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