The Cube

The Cube, a must visit for young science fans, is one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces consisting of 48 multi-touch screens and soaring across two storeys in QUT's Science and Engineering Centre. (reopening on Tuesday 6th January 2026).

Here visitors can participate in explorative, inspired experiences in what is part science lab, part digital engagement hub.

These are just a few of The Cube's current projects: 

The Physics Observatory - Get zapped by a Tesla coil, change the gravity in the environment, drop weights from a great height and even find out how long light takes to travel across the Solar System in this game-like environment where all ages can engage in learning about physics.

Dino Zoo - Dino Zoo at The Cube is the closest you can get to the real thing, with life-sized dinosaurs that are the most scientifically accurate portrayals of these creatures in the world, The 'zoo' includes digital activities, an archaeological dig simulator, an interactive Earth timeline and more.

Code-A-Bot - This interactive digital game puts you in charge of programming robot workers to collect and sort rubbish, and improving the overall efficiency of a waste recycling plant.

Wind Tunnel - Using complex algorithms, Wind Tunnel simulates air flow as it passes over a static object such as an aerofoil, car, truck or plane.

Chem World - An inspiring and hands-on experience of chemistry and its fundamentals, this project allows students to conduct virtual chemistry experiments too dangerous or difficult to run in a classroom.

Robot Factory - Build your own unique robot using spare parts from the factory: there are millions of combinations to explore! Then, launch your robot into space