The Art of Science!
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11am-3pm |
| Where: | South Australian Museum |
| Cost: | Free |
Be inspired by this year's entries to the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize. Take part in creative activities that will open your eyes to natural history art and scientific illustration.
Discover the connection between art and science in a day of events for everyone.
Enjoy a community day of free workshops, performances, short films, demonstrations, tours, diplays and an art trail at the South Australian Museum, and discover the wonderful collaborations when science meets art.
Download the Science Week brochure.
This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Sponsored by: BHP Billiton, Flinders University.
Supported by Department for Education and Child Development.
Art-Science Workshops
Enjoy a range of free workshops with local artists and explore the connections between art and science.
Felting Nature
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11am, 12.15pm, 1:30pm 1hr duration |
| Where: | Main Foyer, Ground floor |
| Cost: | Free. Limited places. Bookings essential on 08 8207 7090 |
Use felt to explore colour and texture. Experience the tactile nature of felting and allow the organic movement of the fibre to create beautiful and unique images inspired by the natural world. Best suited to 7+ years - adults. Presented by textile artist Barbara Binns. Places are limited.
An Explorer's Journal
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11am & 1.15pm 1hr & 45min duration |
| Where: | Biodiversity Gallery, Level 2 |
| Cost: | Free. Limited places. Bookings essential on 08 8207 7090 |
Create and bind your own journal filled with your sketches of the natural world inspired by the museum's collections. Best suited to 5-16 years. Presented by local artist James Parker. Places are limited.
Weird and Wonderful Wire Insects
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11.30am-3pm Drop-in activity |
| Where: | South Australian Museum |
| Cost: | Free. Limited places. |
Make your own insect using wire, based on some of the amazing insects in the Museum's collection. Suited to all ages. Presented by local artist Judith Sweetman. Drop-in activity, limited places.
Mammal Mash-Ups
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11am-3pm Drop-in activity |
| Where: | World Mammals Gallery, Ground floor |
| Cost: | Free. |
What do you get when you mix a leopard's spots, an elephant's tail and a monkey's head? A mammal mash-up! Create your own in this fun drawing activity.
Sing-along Performances
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30 & 2.30pm 1/2hr duration |
| Where: | Pacific Cultures Gallery, Mezzanine |
| Cost: | Free. Bookings not required. |
Science has never been so much fun! Sing and dance with Professor Peabody and Professor Flint, the Scottish palaeontologist! Learn about science and have fun while you're at it!
Science Displays
Enjoy a range of science displays drawn from high school students, the Museum's Archives Collection, and the Malacological Society of South Australia.
Project 21
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| When: | 11-17 August 11am-3pm |
| Where: | Megafauna Gallery, Level 3 |
| Cost: | Free |
Imagine using high-tech aircraft and instrumentation to solve a 'real world issue'. High school students in South Australia have done just that! The results using innovative technologies, top-class methodologies and informed decision making will be on display during Science Week.
The project is part of the Australian Space Research Program funded by the Commonwealth Government of Australia.
Drawing From the Past
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11am-3pm |
| Where: | Biodiversity Gallery, Level 2 |
| Cost: | Free |
See historical 19th century scientific drawings from the Museum's Archives Collection.
Shell Display
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| When: | Sunday 19 August 11am-3pm |
| Where: | Information Centre, Level 1 |
| Cost: | Free |
See an amazing display of sea shells from local and international waters, including sea stars, urchins and a display of predatory molluscs. Presented by the Malacological Society of South Australia.
SCINEMA - Science Meets Cinema
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11am, 12noon, 1pm & 2pm Film lengths vary |
| Where: | Pacific Cultures Gallery, Mezzanine |
| Cost: | Free |
See short films showcasing contemporary science. These films highlight the connections between science and art from SCINEMA, the Festival of Science Film.
Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™
This year we celebrate 10 years of the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™. See the exhibition, talk to the artists and join guided tours of the exhibition. Vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award and discover your response to the melding of science and art.
See the Exhibition
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| When: | 21 July - 9 September 10am – 5pm daily |
| Where: | Special Exhibition Gallery, Ground floor |
| Cost: | $8 adults, $5 concession, children under 16 free |
Be inspired by natural history and the complex global biodiversity of our natural world. Celebrate 10 years of the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™.
Special Tours
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| When: | Sunday 12 August, 1-2pm & 2-3pm 27-30 August & 1 September, 2-3pm |
| Where: | Special Exhibition Gallery, Ground floor |
| Cost: | Free tour with paid entry to the exhibition |
Join a special guided tour of the 10th anniversary of the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™ exhibition.
Artist Demonstrations
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| When: | Various dates including Sunday 12 August 11am-3pm |
| Where: | North Foyer, Ground floor |
| Cost: | Free |
See Waterhouse Art Prize™ finalists at work as they demonstrate their artistic skills and talk about their natural history inspirations.
For more information about the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™ click here.
Science + Art Trail
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| When: | Sunday 12 August 11am-3pm |
| Where: | South Australian Museum |
| Cost: | Free |
Follow a self-guided trail through the Museum's galleries and discover the connections between science and art. Pick up a trail in the Main Foyer.
Sprigg Lecture
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| When: | Tuesday 14 August 6-7.30pm |
| Where: | Pacific Cultures Gallery, Mezzanine |
| Cost: | Free. Bookings essential on 08 8207 7090. |
Professor Suzanne Miller, Director of the South Australian Museum, presents a talk about the myths, legends, and medieval truths that can be discovered from rocks. Best suited to 12+ years old.
For more information about the Sprigg Lectures, click here.
Information Centre
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| When: | 11am-4pm weekdays 11am-3pm weekends & public holidays |
| Where: | Level 1 |
| Cost: | Free |
Learn more about our natural and cultural collections. See live animals and bring your own natural found objects for identification.
For more information about the Information Centre, click here.
Flinders University Inspiring Science
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| When: | Sunday 19 August 10am-4pm |
| Where: | Museum Lawns, North Terrace |
| Cost: | Free |
Meet Flinders University staff and learn about study options and available courses in science. This event is part of the universities' Open Day.
Schools' Program
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| When: | 13-17 August 10am-1pm |
| Where: | South Australian Museum |
| Cost: | Free. Bookings essential on 08 8207 7429. |
Explore science as a human endeavour at the South Australian Museum. Students can work with a specialist scientific illustrator, join in with a performance and visit the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™. Best suited to 9-14 years.
For more information, click here.
For bookings, please contact the Museum's Education Team.
08 8207 7500
08 8203 9805
