Science by the Bay: School Exhibition
26 to 27 March 2026
About the World Science Festival
World Science Festival Brisbane is committed to creating engaging experiences for students of all ages, grounded in curriculum and supporting a culture of lifelong learning. The events create important opportunities for young minds to engage with STEM outside the formal classroom environment, and are scheduled specifically to allow students to attend.
Science by the Bay
Science on the Bay is an engaging, hands-on science experience showcasing real-world research connected to the ecology and environmental science of the Moreton Bay region. The program has been designed specifically to support senior biology subjects and will run during school hours on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2026,
The program has been designed specifically to support senior biology subjects and will run in school hours on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2026. Students will have the opportunity to engage with scientists, researchers and citizen science groups, gaining insights into how science is applied in the field and the laboratory.
The Deception Bay Environmental Hub
The Deception Bay Environmental Hub is located at 7 Joseph Crescent, Deception Bay and is located on the old Fisheries Research Site. It is a one level building with a wheelchair accessibility ramp at both ends of the building as well as stairs, 4 restrooms and a carpark. There is a bus park located at the front of the building and a car park behind. There will be "Science by the Bay" displays at the entrance and on the deck area, The Microscope display will be contained in the next room, which will be partitioned in order to minimise distractions between display areas. For teachers, there is Wi-Fi at the Hub, and the password can be provided if required.
Risk Management
Teachers or group supervisors are responsible for the supervision of students whilst at the Hub. There are 4 toilets at the facility, and the displays and activities are under one roofed area as shown in the floor plan above. There is a basic first aid kit onsite and a designated assembly point in the carpark adjacent to the entry. Volunteers will have blue cards and there will be a "first aid certified" person onsite during school hours.
Booking Schedule
Please note that places are limited. We can accommodate 11 school classes in total, with 2-hour sessions scheduled between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm over the two school days:
To request further information or to make a booking, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0487 770 087.
We would appreciate confirmed bookings by Friday 6 March 2026, indicating your preferred date and session time. Please see table below for session times.
We look forward to welcoming your students and inspiring the next generation of scientists through this unique, hands-on learning experience.
- Thursday 26 March 2026 – 3 available sessions
- Friday 27 March 2026 – 6 available sessions
To request further information or to make a booking, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0487 770 087.
We would appreciate confirmed bookings by Friday 6 March 2026, indicating your preferred date and session time. Please see table below for session times.
We look forward to welcoming your students and inspiring the next generation of scientists through this unique, hands-on learning experience.
Current bookings (as of 20 Feb 2026)
