Festival of Women and Girls in Science
Join us for an inspiring day of hands-on science! Meet women scientists and explore interactive exhibits featuring space, volcanoes, fossils, marine life and more. Perfect for young scientists aged 5-15 and their whānau.
2025
Saturday 15th February
10am - 3pm
Tūranga Library
Meet the Scientist
Learn about some of Ōtautahi's women in science and the inspiring work they are doing.
Science Exhibits
Discover more about our interactive science exhibits, allowing you to Travel through space in our planetary dome, learn about volcanoes through our virtual game, attract pollinators by making seed bombs, and much more!
Planetarium Dome
Take a trip across the cosmos in our planetary dome, travelling back in time to the origin of the universe and visiting the farthest reaches of space.
How many planets can you remember?
Virtual Volcano
Learn about volcanoes through computer games and card games and explore volcanic rocks and minerals.
Can you name the three types rock?
Come along and get your hands dirty making seed bombs you can take home and throw in your garden to attract pollinators.
Why are pollinators so important?
Attracting Pollinators
Contact Us
Reach out to the LEAF group
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