Cabinet of curiositiesCabinet of curiosities 

Explore wonderful and curious navigational devices, model boats and seafaring technology, from spyglass telescopes to shark constellations, mini planetariums to miniature canoes in this hands-on discovery device in our galleries.

Sundays during term
11:00am – 12 noon and 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Suitable for all ages  

Free for everyone 

Explore curious creature specimens and amazing marine conservation technology from our education collection in this hands-on discovery device in our galleries.  

Handle marine plant and animal specimens as you learn about resilient reef ecosystems. Peruse gorgeous ghostnet sculptures and get up close with magnified coral samples, or supersized 3D plankton models to better understand ocean food chains. Explore stories of super survivor species like sharks, turtles, and stingrays.  Marvel at innovations in marine conservation technology like reef pods and habitat enhancing seawalls.

Daily during school holidays
18 December – 31 January: 10:30 – 11:30 am & 2:00 – 3:00 pm  

Also runs every Sunday during school term: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon & 2:00 – 3:00 pm   

Suitable for all ages

Free