Sydney Science Trail

Get your school involved with National Science Week at the Sydney Science Trail, live at the Australian Museum and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney this August. 

Now in its sixth year, Sydney Science Trail offers an engaging program of full-day excursions for primary and secondary students in Stages 2 - 6 and explores the important role science plays in our lives.

Easily accessible by public transport or designated bus drop off/pick up locations. 

Program overview

• Primary students (years 3-6): Monday 11 or Tuesday 12 August
• Secondary students (years 7-11): Wednesday 13, Thursday 14 or Friday 15 August
• Diverse learners* (years 3-11): Monday 11 or Tuesday 12 August (years 3-6) and Wednesday 13 August (years 7-11)

*For groups requiring a more flexible timetable or higher educator to student ratios, such as home-school groups, support classes, EAL/D students or students with diverse needs.

Sessions

Program entry includes four activity sessions between 9.30am and 2.30pm across both Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Australian Museum sites. 

The four sessions include:

• Science Show (primary days and Friday only for secondary students); or Scientist Panel (secondary students Wednesday and Thursday only) at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
• Science Expo at the Australian Museum
• Interactive STEM Workshop 
• Teacher-led experience at either the Australian Museum or the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Cost

$25 per student (incl. GST)

Australian Museum: Saturday 9 August

Join us for a family-friendly science festival at the Australian Museum as we kick off National Science Week on Saturday 9 August 2025.

Explore the famous Sydney Science Trail Expo full of interactive stalls where you can meet scientists and get hands-on with science and technology – it's a kids STEM bonanza!

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan: Saturday 16 August

Adventure to the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan on Saturday 16 August for a free interactive program of science talks, nature experiences and hands-on activities.

Save the date for this celebration of all things science!

Stay tuned for more details and registrations opening in July.