Sydney Science Trail
Celebrate National Science Week in August with a jam-packed program of science excursions for primary and secondary students presented in collaboration with Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
Join us again next year, when Sydney Science Trail will back and better than ever! Uncover even more opportunities to get up close to the world of science. to explore the wonders of science and discovery during National Science Week.
Primary and secondary students are invited to get up close to science in this annual program of fun and fascinating events hosted by the Australian Museum, Botanic Gardens of Sydney and their partners. Kids and schools can explore, discuss, and experience the wide world of science through the study of the natural world, climate change investigation, and learn from First Nations peoples about the Australian environment.
School Excursions:
The Sydney Science Trail offers an engaging, hands-on program of full-day excursions for primary and secondary students in Stages 2 - 6, helping them to discover the important role science plays in our lives.
Program overview includes:
- Primary program (Years 3 – 6)
- Secondary program (Years 7 – 11)
- Diverse Learner Sessions*
*Diverse Learner Sessions: We offer Diverse Learner Sessions for students in Years 3 - 11 across both our primary and secondary school days. These are designed for groups requiring a more flexible timetable or higher educator to student ratios, such as homeschool groups, support classes, EAL/D students or students with diverse needs.
Inclusion Statement: Everybody is welcome at Sydney Science Trail. It is OK to be authentically yourself. Please let us know if there is anything we can do that helps to make you feel more comfortable. Everyone is welcome to use their own strategies to help them feel engaged and relaxed.
Inclusions
Program entry includes activities between 9.30am and 2.30pm across both Australian Museum and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney sites:
- Science Expo at the Australian Museum
- Scientist Panel (Secondary program - Wednesday/Friday) OR Science Show (Primary program/Secondary program - Thursday only) at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Interactive STEM Workshop at the Australian Museum OR Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Teacher-led Experience at the Australian Museum OR Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
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Clicking on our booking buttons will take you to the Botanic Gardens of Sydney’s booking pages or Humanitix to finalise your registration.
What teachers said about Sydney Science Trail 2025
100% of survey respondents in 2025 agreed Sydney Science Trail provided students an opportunity to learn something new about science.
Very engaging and informative. Opened up some of the possibilities available to students and exposed them to new technologies and some of the amazing things happening in the science world.
This is an excellent opportunity for our students to attend. They absolutely loved it this year!
....the talks given by the research scientists were interesting and well received by our students, who would not otherwise probably ever get to talk to a scientist researcher.
The Science Social
Brought to you by the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney, the Sydney Science Trail presents a special after-hours event at the Australian Museum to bring together the science community for an evening to forge new connections and celebrate scientific innovation.
Enjoy live music, pop-up exhibits including the Science Expo, and drinks as you catch up with your peers, researchers, and experts from leading organisations to hear first-hand about their work and what's in store for the science community.
This is a free event for all science enthusiasts.
Family Community Days
Join us for a family-friendly science festival at the Australian Museum in August as we kick off National Science Week. Explore the famous Sydney Science Trail Expo full of interactive stalls where you can meet scientists and get up close to science and technology - it's a kids STEM bonanza!
