Science Night - A Love Letter to the Universe with Dr Sara Webb

Schedule

Fri Feb 13 2026 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Queensland Museum Kurilpa | South Brisbane, QL

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This Valentines, fall in love with the cosmos at SparkLab 🌹 Whether you’re flying solo, with friends, or your favourite human, join us for an adults-only night of science that’s truly out of this world 🚀
Astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Sara Webb will take you on a journey to the most extraordinary corners of the Universe. See outer space like never before, and discover why curiosity might just be the most powerful force in the cosmos.
Past distant stars, and across countless galaxies, join Dr Webb as she declares her love for the mysteries, and wonders of our universe.
Science Night includes:
⭐Dr Sara will explore the huge 1.8m diameter Science on a Sphere globe suspended from the ceiling of SparkLab
⭐Adults-only access to our interactive STEM space, SparkLab. This hands-on, selfie-friendly area includes 40 interactive exhibits across three zones. Science Night is a rare opportunity to access the whole space with an adults-only audience.
⭐Live science experiments.
⭐Live music by DJ Little Mel
⭐Drinks and light snacks available at the pop up bar for anyone seeking extra fizz or bubble.
Previous Science Night presenters
⭐ Dr Todd Bond - leading marine ecologist
⭐ Dr Kirsten Banks - astrophysicist and science communicator.
⭐ Dr Matt Agnew - scientist, author, astrophysicist and TV personality.
⭐Nate Byrne - meteorologist, oceanographer, science communicator and well-known ABC personality.
More information
⭐This event is Auslan interpreted.
⭐Our events are cashless, EFTPOS only.
⭐All other areas of Queensland Museum Kurilpa close at the usual time of 5pm.
Accessibility
This event is: usually noisy, very low light, seating available, interactive and touch objects, light projections.
For further accessibility information please visit our accessibility page - https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/kurilpa/plan-your-visit/accessibility - or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Sparklab, Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia, South Brisbane

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