Science on Track

Encourage natural curiosity in kids these school holidays with Science on Track, a fun-filled science program at The Workshops Rail Museum from September 18 - October 4.

Showing that science doesn’t always take place in laboratories, Science on Track explores and answering a number of what, how and why questions about animals, chemistry and physics in daily workshops during the school holidays.

Week One: All About Animals - Sep 18-26

Walk on the wild side in week one with wildlife shows and a drop in animal academy.

Wildcall Wildlife Show

A special experience to get up close with some of Australia’s most unique wildlife. Come and meet a collection of live native Australian animals which can include lizards, snakes, turtles, possums and more! Our wildlife shows allow children and adults to learn about these beautiful creatures in a fun and safe environment. This is an exciting, educational experience that everyone will enjoy.

Show times: 10.30am – 11.30am | 11.30am – 12.30pm | 1pm – 2pm daily

Location: Moving Goods area

Animal Academy

Walk, squeak or squawk on the wild side! Drop into the theatrette and investigate animal adaptations through museum specimens, creative activities and hands on exploration. Kids can use observation and imagination to design their very own animal – unknown to science!

Academy times: 10am – 3pm daily

Location: Theatrette

Week Two: Science with a bang! - Sep 27- Oct 4

This week is all about chemistry and physics – heat, energy and forces plus a spot of slime!

Big Bang Education Science Show

Guaranteed to engage, excite and inspire your kids in Science! The Big Bang Education Science Show runs for 30 minutes and covers lots of different science topics including states of matter and can incorporate demonstrations involving dry ice, liquid nitrogen and fire!

Show time: 10.30am – 11.15am

Location: Moving goods area

Big Bang Education Workshops

Get more hands on with the team from Big Bang, exploring the forces that make planes, helicopters and rockets fly and what makes slime! This is a 45 minute drop in activity.

Workshop times: 11.30am – 12.15pm | 1pm – 1.45pm

Location: Theatrette

Need to know - Tickets to Science on Track include entry to the Museum and all exhibits. Visitors are encouraged to make a day of it and explore all the Museum has on offer with family tickets just $44.50 for two adults and two children.

Good to know - Visitors can explore 15 larger-than-life exhibits, get up close to locos and vintage carriages, drive a train simulator and spark their curiosity in the Sciencentre.

A World Science Festival Queensland program presented by Queensland Museum Network.

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