What's on in August

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. 

Running each year in August, it features more than 2,500 events around Australia. 

Join us as we celebrate 'Seeds of Science' this August, with free science experiences, events and resources on offer throughout the month.

Read on to discover all the ways you can get involved!

Credit: Glenda Borchard and David Hughes
ASTA's 2026 Science Week Handbook.
P4S Education Story Cards.

Participate at home

Access wherever, whenever. These learning resources and Science DIYs are perfect for getting into the science spirit:

Plants for Space: Recipes for the Modern Space Cook [NEW!]

To celebrate National Science Week, we've put together a selection of the very best space-inspired recipes from the community.

P4S Education Resources

Available year-round, this free suite of learning activities has something for all ages.

Australian Science Teachers Association Handbook

Check out the annual ASTA Science Week guide, featuring downloadable student workbooks, lesson inspiration and classroom posters.

Check out the Spotlight: Plants for Space on page 76!

Attend an event

Online

Tuesday 18  Aug | Stellarphant live reading at the Museum of Australian Democracy  [registration link coming soon!]

Victoria

16 Aug | Bio21 Open Day, University of Melbourne [registration link coming soon!]

17 - 21 Aug | Royal Botanic Gardens x Plants for Space workshops [registration link coming soon!]

27 Aug | Plants for Space - University of the 3rd Age (U3A) Banyule Public Lecture

Western Australia

11-12 August | Drop-in activation and events at Museum of Geraldton

11 Aug | 'Cosmic Echoes' Exhibition and Space Salad Wet Lab

11 Aug | 'Cosmic Echoes Exhibition' and Moon Base Storytelling Challenge

12 Aug | Cosmic Echoes Exhibition and Green Juice Wet Lab

12 Aug | 'Cosmic Echoes' exhibition and design your plant critical thinking workshop

 

26-27 August | Drop-in activation and events at Gwoonwardu Mia Cultural Centre

26 Aug | Space Salad Workshop - Plants for space and Indigenous knowledge

27 Aug | Design your plant incorporating plant values and space 

South Australia

4 Aug | Plants for Space @ Fleurieu Study Hub

7-9 Aug | Science Alive! 2026

14 Aug | InspiringSA National Science Week Launch Event 

15 Aug | Plants for Space @ the Australian Space Discovery Centre - Mission to the Moon 

 

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