Saturday 9th March Looking for something to do this Labour Day Long weekend? Want to learn more about our amazing universe? On Saturday the 9th of March the Ballarat Observatory […]
Humanity’s First Time Around the Moon … And Our Next with Stephen Slater film producer with credits including Apollo 11 (Almost last minute confirmation!! Don't miss out.) It has been 55 years since humans first went around the Moon on Apollo 8. Next year, NASA will do it again on Artemis 2. Join Stephen Slater, […]
FAMILY EVENT 6.30pm Bring along a picnic to have outside under the stars, beautiful grounds and plenty of space to spread out. Refreshments and snacks available at the the Third […]
Saturday 30th March 2024 2.30pm-4.30pm Hop into some Easter fun at our Cosmic Eggstravaganza: A program of fun awaits: Easter Egg Activity, Easter Basket Making, Easter-Themed Astronomy talk for children […]
3rd April 2024 Sean Dooley the “Birdman” at the Observatory for two sessions plus activities for Children in the afternoon and viewing at the telescopes at the evening session. […]
Thursdays 9.45am and 4pm until the Winter Solstice (June 21) Our 45 minute Little Learners sessions incorporate astronomy, science language, thinking skills and fun for little and not so little […]
2nd -8th April 2024 EVENTS Walk on the Wild Side - Tuesday 2nd and Friday 5th 6.15pm - 9.15pm Join in with Andrew for a Walk on the Wild Side […]
9th April - 13th of April 2024 Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Join our nerdy school holiday program and learn more about our amazing universe. Bookings […]
138th Anniversary Oddie Lecture IV - 2024 - Lorayne Branch will be our Guest Speaker and will talk about her Great Grandfather Henry Sutton. Henry Sutton’s great-granddaughter, and biographer, Lorayne […]
138th Year 18th-26th May Discover the amazing and delightful observatory and our collection of instruments, books and space endeavour models. Safe viewing of the Sun after the tour if clear […]
Tuesday 11th June As a nod to the Kings Birthday Holiday happening on Monday the 10th of June: We bring you Astronomy - A Royal Affair: There will be a […]
SPACE IS EVER CHANGING 29th June - 13th July 2024 Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Join our nerdy school holiday program and learn more about our […]