Space inspires us, pushing the boundaries of what we know. It also enables us to pursue a more sustainable Earth and deepen our understanding of our environment. Explore how space plays a key role in the environment and illustrate your inspiration in this art-for-space-for-environment workshop led by artist Louise Flaherty as part of Create4Adelaide (C4A). Create4Adelaide is a year-long participatory project with a focus on getting young people to engage with the climate crisis through the arts. Participants of Create4Adelaide are able to submit artworks about one of three key themes (extinction of plants and animals; extreme weather events; and pollution to air/water biomes). Join us for this artist-led tutorial workshop to produce an space inspired artwork. Note: three different age group workshops are offered – please select the appropriate age group when booking tickets.

Space inspires us, pushing the boundaries of what we know. It also enables us to pursue a more sustainable Earth and deepen our understanding of our environment. Explore how space plays a key role in the environment and illustrate your inspiration in this art-for-space-for-environment workshop led by artist Louise Flaherty as part of Create4Adelaide (C4A). Create4Adelaide is a year-long participatory project with a focus on getting young people to engage with the climate crisis through the arts. Participants of Create4Adelaide are able to submit artworks about one of three key themes (extinction of plants and animals; extreme weather events; and pollution to air/water biomes). Join us for this artist-led tutorial workshop to produce an space inspired artwork. Note: three different age group workshops are offered – please select the appropriate age group when booking tickets.

SCRAP challenge is designed to ignite your engineering and design creativity! Participants will design, construct and launch their own paper model rockets with the goal of achieving the greatest distance. Please note that all children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 17. Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

Explore our Solar System, investigate what makes each planet unique, and find out why human-like life doesn’t thrive on planets other than Earth. Participants will then apply what they’ve discovered to invent a vehicle that they could use to explore a planet, moon, or asteroid of their choice. Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

As humans continue to explore space and go on longer missions, to the Moon and further to Mars, plants will come along with us. Astronauts have been nurturing space gardens on the International Space Station for decades, but we are still finding the best ways to grow plants in space. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they are also playing an important role for astronauts’ well-being and foster a connection to Earth. What do we need for plants to thrive off-Earth? How can we produce enough food for the astronauts in this new environment and encourage sustainability? Participants are encouraged to bring recycled materials from home for use in constructing their paper rocket. Examples may include scrap paper, toilet and paper towel rolls. Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

The Australian Space Discovery Centre invite all little-astronauts to join us in-centre for space storytime. Each session will begin with a reading of a space book followed by an activity before attendees are invited to explore the Space Gallery. Session Duration: 30 minute storytime, with up to 90 minutes to explore the centre

Discover some of the secrets to life in our Solar System through the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bearable Planets. Join us and explore worlds beyond Earth using NASA’s Eyes interactive solar system app and use what you’ve learned to design a vehicle to explore your favourite extra-terrestrial location. Requires a computer or tablet able to connect to a Microsoft Teams call via browser or app. https://eyes.nasa.gov/

Where does Earth, our Home, end and Space begin? As humans venture further into space, should we bring Home with us and what challenges might this present? From tackling Space Junk to sending humans to the Moon and Mars, our concepts of Home and Nature will shape our future in space and how we use it. Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre as we explore Nature on Earth and in Space in this special presentation and Q&A. This event will be hosted in-centre and streamed online so audiences across Australia can participate in the conversation. Those in the centre are also encouraged to continue exploring the “Nature of Home” on Earth and in Space in our Space Gallery, Space Garden, and through conversations with our Space Communicator team. Suggested ages: 12+, 1 hour duration. This event is part of Nature Festival, South Australia.

Where does Earth, our Home, end and Space begin? As humans venture further into space, should we bring Home with us and what challenges might this present? From tackling Space Junk to sending humans to the Moon and Mars, our concepts of Home and Nature will shape our future in space and how we use it. Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre as we explore Nature on Earth and in Space in this special presentation and Q&A. This event will be hosted in-centre and streamed online so audiences across Australia can participate in the conversation. Those in the centre are also encouraged to continue exploring the “Nature of Home” on Earth and in Space in our Space Gallery, Space Garden, and through conversations with our Space Communicator team. Suggested ages: 12+, 1 hour duration. This event is part of Nature Festival, South Australia.

Space inspires us, pushing the boundaries of what we know. It also enables us to pursue a more sustainable Earth and deepen our understanding of our environment. Explore how space plays a key role in the environment and illustrate your inspiration in this art-for-space-for-environment workshop led by artist Louise Flaherty as part of Create4Adelaide (C4A). Create4Adelaide is a year-long participatory project with a focus on getting young people to engage with the climate crisis through the arts. Participants of Create4Adelaide are able to submit artworks about one of three key themes (extinction of plants and animals; extreme weather events; and pollution to air/water biomes). Join us for this artist-led tutorial workshop to produce an space inspired artwork. Note: three different age group workshops are offered – please select the appropriate age group when booking tickets.