The Mobile Antarctic Classroom Australian Antarctic Festival Tour
The Mobile Antarctic Classroom (MAC) is touring around Tasmania ahead of the Australian Antarctic Festival helping to foster an interest and understanding in Antarctic and Southern Ocean, with support from Events Tasmania.
Join us at one of the locations below to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
The Mobile Antarctic Classroom will return to Hobart with our event:
JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA
24 and 25 August
Waterside Pavilion and Concourse, Mawson Place
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Bookings are required or recommended at most locations.
Simply click on the events below to discover more.
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06aug3:00 pm4:00 pmMAC Tour CygnetCYGNET SPORTS CENTRE – BOOKINGS AND INFOTIME3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Event Details
Join us in Cygnet to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are required for this location – see
Event Details
Join us in Cygnet to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are required for this location – see below
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETAccessibility
Building
ramp or level access
Parking
available close by
Toilets
available in the building or nearby
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07aug3:00 pm4:00 pmMAC Tour OatlandsOATLANDS LIBRARY – BOOKINGS AND INFOTIME3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Event Details
Join us at Oatlands Library to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are recommended – see below. For more
Event Details
Join us at Oatlands Library to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are recommended – see below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETAccessibility
Building
ramp or level access
Parking
available close by
Toilets
available in the building or nearby
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
08aug3:00 pm4:00 pmMAC Tour Campbell TownTOWN HALL – BOOKINGS AND INFOTIME3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Event Details
Join us in Campbell Town to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are required for this location –
Event Details
Join us in Campbell Town to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are required for this location – see below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETAccessibility
Building
ramp or level access
Parking
available close by
Toilets
available in the building or nearby
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
09aug2:30 pm3:30 pmMAC Tour St HelensST HELENS LIBRARY – BOOKINGS AND INFOTIME2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Event Details
Join us at the St Helens Library to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are recommended for this
Event Details
Join us at the St Helens Library to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are recommended for this location – see below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETOUR EVENT PARTNERS
Event Details
Join us at the Big Day of Science at QVMAG in Launceston to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science
Event Details
Join us at the Big Day of Science at QVMAG in Launceston to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are not required to attend the Big Day of Science.
Find out more about the Big Day of Science by following the LEARN MORE link below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
Location
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
2 Invermay Road, Launceston
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
Event Details
Join us at the Circular Head Science Gig in Smithton to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are
Event Details
Join us at the Circular Head Science Gig in Smithton to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are not required to attend the Circular Head Science Gig.
Find out more about the Circular Head Science Gig by following the LEARN MORE link below.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
Location
Circular Head Community and Recreation Centre
72 – 98 Nelson Street, Smithton
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
13aug3:00 pm4:00 pmMAC Tour BurnieBURNIE REGIONAL MUSEUM – BOOKINGS AND INFOTIME3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Event Details
Join us at the Burnie Regional Museum to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are required for this
Event Details
Join us at the Burnie Regional Museum to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are required for this location – see below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETAccessibility
Building
ramp or level access
Parking
available close by
Toilets
available in the building or nearby
Location
Burnie Regional Museum
Little Alexander Street, Burnie
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
Event Details
Join us at Bass Strait Maritime Centre in Devonport to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are required
Event Details
Join us at Bass Strait Maritime Centre in Devonport to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are required for this location – see below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETAccessibility
Building
ramp or level access
Parking
available close by
Toilets
available in the building or nearby
Location
Bass Strait Maritime Centre
6 Gloucester Avenue, Devonport
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
15aug3:00 pm4:00 pmMAC Tour New NorfolkNEW NORFOLK LIBRARY – BOOKINGS AND INFOTIME3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Event Details
Join us at New Norfolk Library to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are recommended for this location
Event Details
Join us at New Norfolk Library to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are recommended for this location – see below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETOUR EVENT PARTNERS
16aug3:00 pm4:00 pmMAC Tour HuonvilleHUON VALLEY PCYC – BOOKINGS AND INFOTIME3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Event Details
Join us in Huonville to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities. Bookings are recommended for this location – see
Event Details
Join us in Huonville to explore Australian Antarctic history and artefacts, find out fascinating Antarctic science facts and participate in fun science activities.
Bookings are recommended for this location – see below.
For more information email: info@antarcticfestival.com.au
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book the Variety Mobile Antarctic Classroom for your school – tours occur throughout the year.
FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK HERE
TICKETED EVENT
BOOK A FREE TICKETAccessibility
Building
ramp or level access
Parking
available close by
Toilets
available in the building or nearby
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
VARIETY MOBILE ANTARCTIC CLASSROOM
An interactive and engaging presentations of Antarctic and Southern Ocean science incorporating demonstrations, activities, and a snow tent for school-aged audiences.
AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC FESTIVAL
The Australian Antarctic Festival takes place at several venues, the majority of which are either on, or close by to, the bustling Hobart waterfront.
THANKS TO THE MAJOR SPONSORS OF OUR TOUR
