Date:
Upcoming
  • -
Location:
Palmerston Recreation Centre
Admission:
FREE

Put your curiosity to the test at The Biggest Experiment, a massive day of hands-on science, technology, engineering and creativity.

From crazy experiments, coding workshops to interactive STEM activities, this event is all about learning through fun. Step inside The Lab for wild science demonstrations, build your own solar car, test your engineering skills, explore 3D printing and discover how technology shapes the world around us.

You can also step into virtual reality career experiences, explore the science behind 3D technology, and get hands-on with creative problem-solving activities designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Think you’ve got the brains to take on Quiz Quest? Jump into the interactive quiz experience for your chance to win a share of more than $1,000 in science-inspired prizes.

mike

Competition: Quiz Quest

Test your knowledge across a range of topics for your chance to win $1,000 worth of science prizes! 

Activities

The Lab

Interactive sessions run every 30 minutes.

Danielle Andrews

3D Printing

 

Watch 3D creations come to life and learn how it works.  

DIY Solar Cars

Build a solar-powered car and discover how solar energy works.  

Micro:bits Coding Workshop

Join Code Club as they deep dive into the techniques of coding Micro:bits. 

Pre-bookings are required

Insect Workshop

Explore the local are to collect, observe and identify insects that can be found in Palmerston.  

Museum and Art Gallery NT (MAGNT) 

 

Pre-bookings are required

Virtual Reality

What do you want to be when you grow up? Come try:  

  • Space exploration  
  • Engineering
  • A variety of careers

Amazing XR + Wicksees 

Engineer it

Build with LEGO and magnetic blocks! Design your own bridge and put it to the test — how much weight can it hold?

Tracks Care

Game Coding


Build a game from the code up!  

Wicksees

 

Pre-bookings are required

Microscopic Patterns

Come and use digital microscopes to make observations from shells that can be found in the Top End.

Museum and Art Gallery NT (MAGNT)

Experiment Zone

A sensory STEM experience invites participants to explore science through hands-on activities that engage touch, sight, sound and movement to spark curiosity and discovery.

Fairy Jill 

How does 3D actually work?

At 12pm, join us for an engaging, interactive 3D science presentation exploring holograms, light, perspective and imaging—featuring hands-on demonstrations, red-and-blue 3D glasses, take-home projection kits and expert-led activities.

Hologram Zoo

Dig It

Become an Archaeologist and sig for ancient treasure.  

Tentacle Mike

 

Part of 7 huge days of free events during Palmerston Youth Festival.