FOBI Program

Dive into hands‑on maths and coding challenges. Crack codes, test logic, and explore how computers think through playful, interactive puzzles.

Explore traditional fish traps and discover First Nations engineering in action. Investigate water flow, solve design challenges and learn about caring for Country.

Design and build your own working turbine using recycled materials, then test and refine it to see how moving water can generate energy.

Build giant free-form structures using specially designed timber pieces. Experiment with shapes and connections and watch your ideas grow through hands-on building and play.

Explore marine science and sustainable recreational fishing through a fun, strategic card game. Test your choices and discover how ecosystems and human impacts connect.

Discover Tasmania’s unique natural world. Explore forests, wildlife and marine environments, and learn how you can help protect these vital ecosystems.

Take part in nature-inspired activities and explore the wonders of local bushlands while learning how to care for and protect our natural environment.

Discover how drones help local government serve the community. Explore photogrammetry, video, photography of our LGA and much more.

Keep an eye (and ear) out for a roaming science musician blending catchy songs, curiosity and critical thinking.

Jump into fun, hands-on challenges and discover easy ways to take climate action, make sustainable choices, and protect the things you care about.

Meet robots in action. Take control and discover how coding, design and engineering work together to make robots move, think and solve problems.

Step into the role of a geologist. Discover how to work out the age of Tasmania’s rocks and explore the diversity of local minerals and landscapes.

Explore how things are built and powered through fun, hands-on activities that reveal the engineering behind structures, electricity and everyday technology.

Race as kelp or urchin through the Great Southern Reef and discover why healthy underwater ecosystems matter.

Discover STEM in your world. See how everyday activities like cooking, playing and building all connect to STEM – and add your ideas to a shared wall.

Explore how real-world spaces become immersive 3D environments using advanced scanning technology, and discover how it’s used across industries.

Jump into a hands-on world of making, invention and technology. Explore 3D printing, robots, optical illusions and interactive challenges that combine creativity, science and engineering.

Dive into marine ecology and Southern Ocean research with scientists, and discover the ocean’s vital role in our climate.

Become an eco-detective and investigate how invasive species like deer and feral cats impact Tasmania’s ecosystems and native wildlife.

Discover how math shapes the world around us through fun games and challenges. Test your problem-solving skills and uncover the patterns, logic and numbers hidden in everyday life.

Reimagine your wardrobe. Discover the impact of fast fashion and try hands-on ways to repair, restyle and reuse clothing.

Discover how plants and animals adapt to changing environments. Explore microscopic plant features, investigate Tasmanian wildlife and uncover the hidden details of the natural world.

Discover how young scientists turn curiosity into innovation and enjoy interactive demonstrations full of surprising and playful science.

Examine mystery samples, analyse clues and tackle an escape room-inspired sustainability challenge. Explore how science helps us understand and respond to real-world challenges.

Test your recycling skills in a fun sorting challenge and learn how small actions can help keep Tasmania clean and beautiful.

Take a closer look at the fascinating creatures we share our environment with. Dive into the hidden world of arthropods and tiny pond life through microscopes and hands-on investigations.

Step into a crime scene investigation. Examine evidence, try fingerprinting, and use real forensic techniques to uncover what happened.

Step behind the scenes of food production and discover the hidden heroes that help support our farms, environment and food supply every day.

Discover how solar energy can power model cars and boats. Learn about the School Solar Challenge and explore the science and engineering behind renewable energy in action.

Travel back in time through fossils and uncover stories of ancient life and landscapes in Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Explore oceans and waterways through hands-on activities, hear inspiring stories, and discover simple ways to protect marine environments.

Use handcranks to light up an interactive map of Tasmania and discover how energy is generated, supplied and used.

Explore the hidden world of seeds, soil and ecosystems through interactive activities. Discover how plants grow, adapt and regenerate – and how ecosystems recover and thrive.