National Science Week 2026

Celebrate National Science Week with Museums Victoria. 

Sat 15 to Sun 23 August

There is a diverse program of events, talks, workshops and experiences that bring science to life. 

Celebrate National Science Week at Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks with a diverse program of events, talks, workshops and experiences that bring science to life. Meet scientists and collection experts, get hands-on with interactive activities, uncover remarkable specimens, and hear the stories behind the research shaping our understanding of our wondrous planet. 

Browse the full National Science Week program and follow where curiosity leads. You never know what seeds of science might take root.