ZAP! Electric Science

Image: Exhibition display in Zap! Electric Science at the Museum at Inveresk. Photo: QVMAG.

Explore an extravaganza of electricity, energy and electrons in Questacon presents: ZAP! Electric Science.

Enjoy hands-on activities and power your way through a series of challenges and puzzles to see how electricity is made and the incredible things it can do.

Create currents, view voltages and explore electromagnetism in this array of amped up interactive experiences for all ages.

An electrifying adventure awaits.

Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road

30 November 2024 – 10 March 2025

Free entry | Open daily

What age is best for this exhibition?

While ages 8 to 12 will mostly enjoy the educational aspect of this exhibition, Zap! Electric Science is fun for all ages with many hands on stations throughout for interactive play.

Visitors can also enjoy the Science on the Move exhibition, on display at the same time as Zap! Electric Science, within the STEAM Gallery at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk.

Both exhibitions have free entry.

Is there a cost to enjoy this exhibition?

No, this exhibition has free entry at the Museum at Inveresk.

Can I book a school tour?

QVMAG offers a range of experiences for schools to enjoy across northern Tasmania. To explore what's on offer, please contact our Bookings Team viabookings@qvmag.tas.gov.au.

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