World Science Festival Brisbane 2019

Overview

Brisbane isn't the centre of the universe — but for five days in March, it'll feel that way when it comes to all things science and technology. For the fourth year in a row, the city plays host to the only Asia-Pacific offshoot of New York's World Science Festival. The short version: prepare to be showered in knowledge.

This year's science extravaganza will take over a lengthy list of local venues between Wednesday, March 20 and Sunday, March 24, offering up a hefty list of activities to go along with it. Watching classic sci-fi flicks such as Total Recall and Gravity, staring up into the sky on top-notch telescopes and talking about tarantulas are just the beginning. Indeed, the rest of the lineup spans everything from the annual turtle hatching session (yes, real, tiny turtles), to a multimedia celebration of gravitational waves, to a huge focus on the Great Barrier Reef — plus discussions about travelling to Mars, an outdoor science playground and Dr Karl doing his thing.

If you're especially keen to contemplate space, you won't be disappointed. With 2019 marking half a century since man first walked on the moon, there's quite the out-of-this-world lineup — including Queensland Museum's new exhibition dedicated to NASA's space travel efforts.

Image: Space suits at the NASA –A Human Adventure exhibition.