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

FWAGS 2024

Explore our gallery showcasing activities from our 2024 festival

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Contact Us

Reach out to the LEAF group