Acknowledgements
Thanks go to David Cook, Polly McGee, Assoc Prof
Irene Penesis, James Riggall, Kathryn Pugh, Andrew
Tuma, Emma Williams, Megan Dykman, Kitty Taylor,
Greg Lundstrom, Tamara Clark, Renée Singline, our
awesome education volunteers, Michael Black, and the
Astronomical Society of Tasmania for their generous
support of Queen Victoria Museum’s National Science
Week 2016.
While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, sessions and
events may be subject to change without prior notice. For more information
contact: 03 6323 3798 or [email protected]
SCIENCE
OPEN SEASON
QUEEN VICTORIA MUSEUM
12 to 19 August 2016
Supported by
Major sponsor
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years
Official Launching Event
Light the Night
Queen Victoria Museum Lantern Walk
Join us as the sun sets over the Tamar River on a
magical walk that will see a stream of beautifully
decorated lanterns lighting the night.
The Walk
When Friday 12 August 2016 at 5.30pm and
leaving at 5.45pm
Where Starting at Queen Victoria Museum,
Inveresk and completing a circuit of the precinct.
Free event
RSVP by Friday 5 August 2016 on 03 6323 3798
or email [email protected] (weekdays
8.30am to 4.30pm).
Welcome to
National Science
Week 2016
This year we discover prehistoric Australia, and new
technologies used to explore deep oceans and deep space.
Queen Victoria Museum is delighted to once again offer a funfilled, educational program to celebrate National Science Week.
Photography Scott Gelston
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Light the Night
Queen Victoria Museum Lantern Walk Map
When Friday 12 August 2016 at 5.30pm and
leaving at 5.45pm
Where Starting at Queen Victoria Museum,
Inveresk
Free event
RSVP by Friday 5 August 2016 on
03 6323 3798 or email [email protected]
(weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm).
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using #qvmag, #qvmag launceston and
#lightsonlaunceston2016 by Friday 12 August to be
in the running for your image to be projected onto
the Museum’s façade at Inveresk on Wednesday 17
August as part of our Nights @ the Museum program.
FREE EVENTS
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Science
through
the week
Restore ancient life as you mould your own megafauna and
experiment with timeless magnetic forces.
At the Museum
When
Daily
PODS
Measure our tiny presence in the large expanse of
geologic time. Win a prize by discovering some ancient
objects from the Museum collection.
Phenomena Factory - Time Tunnel Enter the
Perception Tunnel and find yourself enveloped in an
ancient world, wrapped within layers of deep time.
(Professionals Out There Demonstrating
Science) QVMAG scientists will be stationed around
the Museum with intriguing topics and objects.
When Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm daily.
Ancient Australia The Natural Sciences team will
help you explore ancient Australia, when dinosaurs
and megafauna roamed through the landscape.
Exploring the Deep Sea Find out about the
remotely operated, and autonomous, vehicle
technologies being used to find new species in our
deep oceans. You’ll be amazed at the creatures and the
challenges that have been overcome to explore this
fascinating and hostile environment.
Exploring Outer Space Robots are not confined
to operating on Earth. For decades, robot spacecraft
have explored the Moon, planets, asteroid and comets,
in addition to viewing the Universe from above our
atmosphere. Museum astronomer, Martin George will
present talks on how these spacecraft have helped us
in our understanding of our surroundings – and how
sometimes, not everything goes to plan!
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Night Sky Sessions at the Planetarium:
‘Taster’ shows, free to schools during National Science
Week (15 mins).
Bookings only by Monday 8 August on
03 6323 3798 or email [email protected].
gov.au (weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm). Places
are strictly limited. The public shows will run at
noon and 2pm (usual charge applies).
QVMAG Kidzone Immerse yourself in prehistory as
you explore the science of ancient Australia. Enter a new
world as you participate in the creation of past landscapes.
Solve fossil mysteries and dig for long lost bones.
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The Crazy
Scientist
SPECIAL
EVENTS
The Crazy Scientist’s Attack of the Machines
Show The power of robots, droids and drones are
Permian
Monsters
SPECIAL
EVENT
Life Before the Dinosaurs
Step back in time 290 million years when bizarrelooking animals dominated life on land and sea, and
find out about the greatest extinction the world has
ever seen in Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs.
This unique exhibition brings the past back to life with
fossilized skeletons and full size life models of the
animals that ruled the world millions of years before
the age of dinosaurs, in a time known as the Permian.
The exhibition blends art and science with a collection
of new artwork which offers a glimpse back in time
through the eyes of award winning paleo-artist Julius
Csotonyi. View fossilised skeletons and reconstructed
models of these amazing but bizarre creatures that
dominated land and sea; and dig and identify fossils in
the interactive dig pits throughout the exhibition.
Admission $5pp, Adults at Children’s price.
explored in this highly energetic and interactive show.
Come and see how electrifying electricity, fantastic
forces and wacky EM waves are used to control several
robots, drones and droids. Meet and dance with our 1m
humanoid robot and jimmy the jumping sumo robot.
FOR THE PUBLIC
Saturday and Sunday
When Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August 2016
Show times 10.15am, 12pm and 1.45pm
Where Queen Victoria Museum
Admission $2 per person
Bookings only by Monday 8 August 2016 on
03 6323 3798 or email [email protected].
gov.au (weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm). Places
are strictly limited to 90 per session.
FOR SCHOOLS
Monday to Friday
When Monday 15 to Friday 19 August 2016
Show times 9.30am, 11am and 1pm
Where Queen Victoria Museum
Admission $2 per person
Bookings only by Monday 8 August 2016 on
03 6323 3798 or email [email protected].
gov.au (weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm). Places
are strictly limited to 90 per session.
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Top Gorgonopsians (detail)
Bottom Pelycosaurs (detail)
Both images courtesy Gondwana Studios
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Science
Nights
BOOTCAMP: Crazy Science
Professional Learning (PL) for
Teachers Imagine a PL session
ATTENTION
TEACHERS
involving highly interactive hands-on learning that
shows you REAL activities to engage your students in
learning science concepts.
A hands-on PL session where YOU learn the
knowledge and skills to teach science concepts to kids
in a FUN and interactive manner. A session in which
you get to take home a science tool kit of goodies to
use with your class.
The Crazy Scientist is a teacher who understands the
time constraints and challenges of a teacher. He knows
how important (and hard) it is to get kids interested in
learning science concepts and will show you how using
amazing materials (most of which you take home)
together with tips and tricks can be used to ‘hook’ the
kids into learning science with ease.
The session jumps right into the high energy, hands-on
learning needed to engage reluctant and enthusiastic
learners alike, in the usual The Crazy Scientist style.
Perfect experience for beginning teachers or more
experienced teachers looking for that new spark.
When Wednesday 17 August 2016, 4pm to 6pm
Where Queen Victoria Museum
Admission $110 (gst inclusive)
Bookings only payment on booking by
Wednesday 3 August 2016 on
03 6323 3798 or email bookings@qvmag.
tas.gov.au (weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm).
Schools can be invoiced when purchase order is
provided. Places are strictly limited.
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At the Museum
When 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday 17 and
Friday 19 August
Nights @ the Museum
What’s on Wednesday Evening
Join us Wednesday 17 August for an all-ages, fun-filled
evening.
Night Projections - Lights on Launceston See
the finalists of the Instagram competition flow across
the Museum’s façade. #lightsonlaunceston2016
#qvmag or #qvmaglaunceston.
When 6pm to 9pm, one night only
Free event
National Science Week Lecture - Harnessing
the Oceans Energy for our Electricity An often
overlooked renewable energy resource is the power
of ocean waves and currents, and tidal movements.
Harnessing energy from the regular movement of
large amounts of water could provide cheap electricity
to power small coastal communities. The available
resource of wave energy alone is in the order of 15
percent of the global energy demand. So what are
the researchers at the Australian Maritime College
working on that could help this become a reality?
Join Associate Professor Irene Penesis, of the National
Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics,
University of Tasmania, as she guides us through
ocean energy technologies that could harness ocean
energy to create a sustainable source of unlimited
power.
When 6.15pm to 7.15pm
Book this free event
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Mega shots Startup Tasmania presents
Night Tours Come and explore the Museum at
night. Ask our Museum Guides for their Spotlight Facts
– you might be surprised at their answers. Bring $3 for
glow stick (no torches allowed).
Free event
Stars in the Backyard Ever gazed up at the night
sky and wondered which planets and stars you are
looking at? We invite you to view them through
our telescopes, with the assistance of QVMAG
Planetarium staff, volunteers and members of the
Astronomical Society of Tasmania.
When 7pm (weather and clouds permitting).
Book this free event
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Photography Scott Gelston
PRIZES
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WINNE OR
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PEOPLE
’S
CHOICE
MEGA SHOTS. So much bigger than last
year it’s MEGA. Five minutes, no props,
just your voice and passion to present your
vision for what can make Tasmania MEGA.
The rules? The idea you pitch has to be doable,
it has to be innovative and it has to improve the lives
of some or all Tasmanians - human, animal, mineral,
plant or microscopic! Register to be one of the 15
pitches, and bring your cheer squad.
When 7.30pm to 8.45pm.
Book this free event. Places are strictly limited.
Night in the Permian Step back in time 290 million
years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on
land and sea.
For more details please refer to page 5.
Photography Scott Gelston
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Nights @ the Museum
What’s on Friday Evening
Night Tours Come and explore the Museum at
night. Ask our Museum Guides for their Spotlight Facts
– you might be surprised at their answers. Bring $3 for
glow stick (no torches allowed).
When 6pm to 9pm
Free event
Night in the Permian Step back in time 290 million
years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on
land and sea.
When 6pm to 9pm
For more details please refer to page 5.
Stars in the Backyard Ever gazed up at the night
sky and wondered which planets and stars you are
looking at? We invite you to view them through
our telescopes, with the assistance of QVMAG
Planetarium staff, volunteers and members of the
Astronomical Society of Tasmania.
When 7pm (weather and clouds permitting).
Book this free event
Bookings for both Nights at the Museum by
Wednesday 10 August 2016 on
03 6323 3798 or email [email protected].
gov.au (weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm).
Places are strictly limited.
Big Day of
Science
Proudly
Sponsored by
When
Saturday 13 August,
10am to 4pm
FREE EVENTS
WELCOME!
Our doors will be thrown open to shine a light on the
experts and National Science Week partners. Kids,
mums and dads, aunts and uncles, teachers and
grandparents are warmly invited to join us. There’s
something for everyone.
PODS
(Professionals Out there Demonstrating
Science) QVMAG scientists will be stationed around
the Museum with intriguing topics and objects.
Ancient Australia The Natural Sciences team will
help you explore ancient Australia, when dinosaurs
and megafauna roamed through the landscape.
Exploring the Deep Sea Find out about the
remotely operated, and autonomous, vehicle
technologies being used to find new species in our
deep oceans. You’ll be amazed at the creatures and the
challenges that have been overcome to explore this
fascinating and hostile environment.
Exploring Outer Space Robots are not confined
to operating on Earth. For decades, robot spacecraft
have explored the Moon, planets, asteroid and comets,
in addition to viewing the Universe from above our
atmosphere. Museum astronomer Martin George will
present talks on how these spacecraft have helped us
in our understanding of our surroundings - and how
sometimes, not everything goes to plan!
15
Photography Scott Gelston
16
QVMAG Kidzone Immerse yourself in prehistory
as you explore the science of ancient Australia. Enter
a new world as you participate in the creation of past
landscapes. Solve fossil mysteries and dig for long lost
bones. Restore ancient life as you mould your own
megafauna and experiment with timeless magnetic
forces.
Measure our tiny presence in the large expanse of
geologic time. Win a prize by discovering some ancient
objects from the Museum collection.
QVMAG Planetarium The Planetarium
is where you will see astronomical concepts
demonstrated in ways that are both dramatic and
scientifically accurate.
We will feature several different shows during the
Big Day of Science. Shows start hourly.
An admission fee applies to all Planetarium shows:
adults $6, children (under 18) $4, and families
(maximum two adults) $16.
Please purchase your tickets at the Museum
Information Desk, Inveresk.
Drone Demonstration
Learn about the workings of a drone and see how they
can be used for mapping and racing! Join Drone pilot,
David Cook, as he puts his drones to work.
When Saturday 22 August
Where Queen Victoria Museum
Free event
The Crazy Scientist’s
Attack of the Machines Show The power of
robots, droids and drones are explored in this highly
energetic and interactive show. Come and see how
electrifying electricity, fantastic forces and wacky EM
waves are used to control several robots, drones and
droids. Meet and dance with our 1m humanoid robot
and Jimmy the jumping sumo robot.
NRM North
Life on the Edge Get hands-on with the fauna and
flora of the Tamar Estuary’s intertidal zone and learn
about saltmarsh and rocky intertidal habitats.
Tamar NRM
Predator or Prey? See live macroinvertebrates and
then create your own bugs in this educational display
where you invent the beasts!
TasWater
Detect the buried, microscopic and
concealed; technology at TasWater Come and
see some of the technologies and instruments that
TasWater use to make water safe to drink and ensure
our wastewater systems are working effectively.
City of Launceston
Goes Hi Tech Meet Robocutter and Stormy, two of
the city’s remotely operated vehicles that go places
where humans can’t. Find out how this equipment
increases safety and monitors the condition of the
Launceston’s underground assets.
Tasmanian Irrigation
More than Maps: Technology improves
understanding of our landscape Modern
map-making is very different from the old days when
a surveyor used a compass, telescope and sextant to
describe the land. Modern maps contain information
gathered using various technologies like aerial
photography and thermal imagery. This information
can be combined, allowing us to produce more
informative maps of our environment, which in turn
allows us to better manage our environment.
See page 6-7 for booking information
Innovation Circle @ The Battery Shed
A unique space for multidisciplinary collaborations to
produce innovative interactive museum experiences
and to repurpose and recondition technology that is
considered obsolete, turning e-waste into practical
hardware.
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Sunday
Science
SPECIAL
EVENT
Geology Rocks!
Kids’ Science Come and explore with us the
museum’s fossil collection and see some of our most
precious gems and minerals. Go back in time and
discover Australia’s geological history and the extinct
megafauna that once roamed the landscape.
When Sunday 14 August 2016, 10am to 3pm
Where Queen Victoria Museum, QVMAG
Kidzone
Free event
For more information please call 03 6323 3798.
The Crazy Scientist’s Attack of the Machines
Show The power of robots, droids and drones are
explored in this highly energetic and interactive show.
Come and see how electrifying electricity, fantastic
forces and wacky EM waves are used to control several
robots, drones and droids. Meet and dance with our
1m humanoid robot and Jimmy the jumping sumo robot.
See page 6-7 for booking information.
Permian Step back in time 290 million years when
bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea.
For more details please refer to page 5.
BIG DAY OF SCIENCE supported by
19
20
Events
DAY
M
Friday 12 August
Light the Night: QVMAG Lantern Walk
Free
Saturday 13 August
Big Day of Science
Supported by Bell Bay
Aluminium
The Crazy Scientist
PODS
Permian Monsters
Planetarium–various shows
Kidzone
$2
Free
Sunday 14 August
Sunday Science
Monday 15 August
Schools Program
Tuesday 16 August
Schools Program
Wednesday 17 August
Schools Program
Science Night 6–9pm
Thursday 18 August
Schools Program
Friday 19 August
Schools Program
Science Night 6–9pm
Queen Victoria Museum Events
Cost
Where
Page
Time
1, 20
5.30pm
Meeting Room
6, 13
Varies
Foyer
12
10am - 4pm
Charges apply
TEG
5
10am - 4pm
Charges apply
Planetarium
13
Hourly
Free
Objects Gallery
13
10am - 4pm
Geology Rocks! Kids Science
Permian Monsters
Kidzone
The Crazy Scientist
Free
Objects Gallery
16
10am - 3pm
Charges apply
TEG
16
10am - 4pm
Free
Objects Gallery
4
10am - 3pm
$2
Meeting Room
16
Various
Permian Monsters
PODS
Kidzone
Planetarium Tasters
The Crazy Scientist
Charges apply
TEG
5
10am - 4pm
Free
Foyer
3
10am - 2pm
Free
Objects Gallery
4, 13, 16
10am - 2pm
Free
Planetarium
3
Various
$2
Meeting Room
6
Various
Permian Monsters
PODS
Kidzone
Planetarium Tasters
The Crazy Scientist
Charges apply
TEG
5, 16
10am - 4pm
Free
Foyer
3
10am - 2pm
Free
Objects Gallery
4
10am - 2pm
Free
Planetarium
3
Various
$2
Meeting Room
6
Various
Permian Monsters
BOOTCAMP : Crazy Science Professional Learning (PL) Teachers
PODS
Kidzone
Planetarium Tasters
The Crazy Scientist
Gallery Tours
Stars in the Backyard
Mega Shots
National Science Week IQ Lecture
Lights on Launceston
Night in the Permian
Charges apply
TEG
5
10am - 4pm
$110
Meeting Room
7
4pm - 6pm
Free
Foyer
3
10am - 2pm
Free
Objects Gallery
4
10am - 2pm
Free
Planetarium
3
Various
$2
Meeting Room
6, 13, 16
Various
Free
Various
9, 11
6pm - 9pm
Free
Courtyard
9, 11
7pm - 9pm
Free
Meeting Room
10
7.30 - 8.45
Free
Meeting Room
8
6.15pm - 7.15pm
Free
Inveresk
2, 8
6pm - 9pm
Charges apply
TEG
10, 11
6pm - 9pm
Permian Monsters
PODS
Kidzone
Planetarium Tasters
The Crazy Scientist
Charges apply
TEG
5
10am - 4pm
Free
Foyer
3
10am - 2pm
Free
Objects Gallery
4, 13, 16
10am - 2pm
Free
Planetarium
3
Various
$2
Meeting Room
6, 7, 13, 16
Various
Permian Monsters
PODS
Kidzone
Planetarium Tasters
The Crazy Scientist
Gallery Tours
Stars in the Backyard
Night in the Permian
Charges apply
TEG
5
10am - 4pm
Free
Foyer
3
10am - 2pm
Free
Objects Gallery
4, 13, 16
10am - 2pm
Free
Planetarium
3
Various
$2
Meeting Room
6, 7, 13, 16
Various
Free
Various
9, 11
6pm - 9pm
Free
Courtyard
9, 11
7pm - 9pm
Charges apply
TEG
10, 11
6pm - 9pm
RSVP
While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, sessions and events may be subject to change without prior notice. For more information contact: 03 6323 3798 or [email protected].