17 October 2019

Spin yourself until you’re dizzy, compare your reflexes to a Formula 1 driver and see your fingertips under the microscope with the Shell Questacon Science Circus.

The Gunnedah Town Hall will be overflowing with exciting hands-on science exhibits when the Science Circus and their colourful semi-trailer roll into town for an exhibition of their “pop-up” science centre.

The Gunnedah Pop-up Science Centre will be held at Gunnedah Town Hall on Wednesday, October 23 from 4-7pm.

“This is an opportunity for hands-on science and technology experience that is great fun,” Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Communications and Cultural Services Eliza Gallen said.

“This is a really exciting program for students and means they can learn more about STEM areas with a range of interactive science shows including flying rockets, freezing cold liquid nitrogen and gooey slime.”

The Science Circus comprises 16 postgraduate students studying a Master of Science Communication (Outreach) at The Australian National University. The students tour with the Science Circus around Australia engaging people with science and technology through visits to communities.

The Shell Questacon Science Circus is an initiative of Shell, The Australian National University and Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre.

Admission is: adult $6, students/concession $5, family $18, children under 5 and Q Club members free. Tickets are available on entry. There will be a small shop.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Photo caption: The Pop-Up Science Centre will bring a host of interactive exhibits to Gunnedah.

Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.