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Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre

​​Light up your curiosity at Illuminate! Bend light, make music with sensors, and play with lenses across 13 hands-on exhibits. Step into a world where science and light collide to ignite your senses. Through hands-on interactive play, come on a colourful adventure as you explore the science behind light, the fastest traveller in the universe. Packed full of vivid hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, this exhibition will have you bending light, blending colours, dancing with shadows, and transforming your reflection. As you journey through the exhibition, discover how light behaves, where it comes from, how it reflects and refracts, and explore the tools humans have created to harness its power. Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light is a Museums Victoria Touring Exhibition.
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Child enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
Child enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
Child enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
Children enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
Children enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
Children enjoying the Illuminate exhibition
When
06 October, 2026
Venue
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
Contact
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Location and DirectionsKing Edward Terrace Parkes Australian Capital Territory 2600 Australia
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Product Types
  • Exhibition and Shows
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Lockers
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Dates
  • Wednesday 07 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 08 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 09 October, 202609:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
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