World Science Festival Queensland Returns To Toowoomba With Robots And Rocketry

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience as World Science Festival Queensland returns to Toowoomba in August at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co.

This year’s theme, Robots and Rocketry, will explore the cutting-edge wonders of STEM through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.

The festival kicks off on Friday 15 August with a Student Day, offering school groups and home educators a day of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) learning, followed by a free Community Day on Saturday 16 August.

Whether you’re a budding scientist, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a fun, family-friendly outing, this free event promises to ignite imagination and spark curiosity for all ages.

Visitors will be able to experience three activity zones:
Lift Off: An exciting area where visitors can launch their own rockets and reach for the stars.
Roving Worlds: Perfect for tech enthusiasts, this zone offers engaging robotics and coding activities.
Surviving Space: A fascinating look into the science of growing plants in outer space, offering insights into life beyond Earth.

Minister for Education and the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said World Science Festival Queensland is an exciting fusion of science learning, inspiration, and entertainment. “Over the past 10 years, the World Science Festival Brisbane and its regional touring program has engaged nearly two million students and community members across Queensland, generating more than $54 million for the state’s economy,” Minister Langbroek said.

“The Crisafulli Government recognises and supports World Science Festival Queensland as an important educational platform that sparks curiosity in STEM learning in our communities.”

Queensland Museum CEO Dr Jim Thompson said World Science Festival Queensland continues to captivate audiences with stimulating STEM activations that inspire awe in our universe and the exciting possibilities of tomorrow.

 

“By bringing this highly anticipated and much-enjoyed event from New York to Brisbane, Toowoomba and beyond, Queensland Museum is fulfilling its goal to provide transformational engagement that educate, entertain and connect people across this great state,” Dr Thompson said. “Following Toowoomba, World Science Festival Queensland will travel to Gladstone on 29-30 August.”

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore the wonders of science and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Entry and all activities for Community Day are FREE and the Student Day is fully booked.  For more information on World Science Festival Queensland in Toowoomba, visit worldsciencefestival.com.au

Submitted By:
Jess Walters
Marketing and Media Officer
Marketing and Communication
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co