Inventor Kids has a wide range of classes designed for preschool and primary school-aged children (3 – 11 year olds) that are available 6 days a week. Their small class sizes ensure that your child will develop and practice skills in STEM through their educational and fun interactive activities, while being in a supportive and nurturing environment.

At every session, a new STEM topic is showcased in areas such as engineering design, chemical reactions, gravity, magnetism, motion, robotics and so much more. Activities are rich in questioning, designing, analysing and evaluating using STEM methods of measuring, calculating and comparing. Plus, your child will have their own Lab Book – just like a real STEM professional – and will learn how to record their achievements and outcomes from each session.

STEM is all around us and teaching these concepts to kids can be FUN, especially with Inventor Kids. So come and join in the fun in the Inventor Kids STEM Lab and watch your child thrive as they discover new ways of thinking about STEM.

For more info and bookings visit 

Kids will be inspired about all things science and technology and although their website states that the exhibitions are primarily aimed at older kids (ages 15+) we’ve taken our younger ones and they’ve also really enjoyed this space. Parents you might just need to interact and guide little ones through.

There are also events and exhibitions that happen regularly at MOD.
From Jan – November 2024 check out “Broken” – an exploration of how the world could be different if we imagined new ways of being. If our old systems are broken, what should we build in their place?
A captivating and interactive experience for the whole family. The futuristic atmosphere and interactive elements will transport you to another world, making it an immersive and exciting adventure from start to finish.

There is an inhouse cafe and MOD. shop where you can grab a bite to eat and shop for products inspired by research, science and design.

Opening Hours
10am-5pm Tuesday – Saturday
Closed Monday and Public Holidays

For more information about what’s on and to help plan your visit head to

MOD. is located in the UniSA Bradley Building (Purruna Wardli). North Terrace, adjacent to the Morphett Street Bridge, in the 91������ý CBD. MOD. is built on Kaurna Country.

Find out what DNA looks like using a strawberry

Did you know you can extract DNA from strawberries right in your own kitchen? 🍓🧬 All you need for this experiment are a few household items and a couple of ripe strawberries!

Get HOT With Steel Wool

Really thin strands of steel wool can catch on fire! When burning, the metal glows red hot and creates yellow sparkles!

Make A Kaleidoscope

What can you make with some reflective paper, cardboard, paper towel rolls, plastic, glue and coloured beads? Um, probably a few things… as that’s a lot of stuff 😛 But in this episode, Simon is going to show you how to make a kaleidoscope!

Make Recycled Paper From Toilet Rolls

Have you ever tried making your own recycled paper? It’s super fun, really easy and the pieces look amazing! You can use any type of paper or paper product to make recycled paper…that’s right, even toilet rolls!

Turn Milk into Cheese

Have you ever wondered how milk turns into cheese? Now you can find out by watching this video and making your own cheese at home! You’ll only need 4 ingredients.

DIY Lava Lamps

Watch out!! The floor is lava! Oh wait, it’s just a whole heap of lava lamps made in this episode 11 types of lava lamps go head-to-head to see which one is the coolest 😀 This is your ultimate guide to DIY lava lamps! In this episode Simon shows you how to make your own lava lamp and also explain how they work.

Make your own Bouncy Ball

Move over slime……DIY Bouncy Balls are in da house. Watch how Simon works out how to make THE BEST bouncy balls using ingredients you probably have lying around the house already (or hidden away under lock and key from your slime days)

Make Your Own Giant Bubbles!

How to make a bubble wand and a simple bubble mix recipe for some super-sized bubbles! They’re unbelieva-bubble!

For more info about Science Week visit

Or check out some of the events happening around S.A

The Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation of the space workforce with stories of innovation, curiosity and technology. It offers a place for the community to meet and explore the latest innovations in space technologies and where you can learn about Australia’s role in expanding national and international space activities.

The Botanic Gardens tram stop is right outside the door, so public transport is a great option. Entrance is free but bookings are essential as your visit runs in sessions. We were one of the first lucky people through the doors and our older boys loved the hands on learning experience. Younger kids will love the interactive exhibits but older kids will definitely get more out of the exhibits and what they actually mean. Also the centre’s main objective really is to serve the purpose of vocation info for the industry.

A full introduction and briefing takes place in the Mission Control Centre, before moving through to the Space Gallery. It is here where things go hands on and the youthful and enthusiastic staff assist to interpret the interactive displays. Our boys 10 & 11 found it interesting and visually stunning but older children or those with a background interest in space and science will have a better understanding and appreciation for some of the advanced concepts.

The centre even has a dedicated Careers and Information Hub which indicates it really is focused on educating and forwarding Australia’s involvement in space technologies and capabilities. Our favourite station showed how satellites communicate and tasked us with manipulating mirrors and bouncing laser beams from side of the earth around to the receiving station on the other.

At the Space Discovery Centre you’ll find…

The Space Gallery

The Space Gallery celebrates Australia’s contemporary work and excellence in the space sector. The exhibition includes 20 experiences across four different zones.

To Space Explore Australia’s expertise in aerospace and some of our cutting-edge propulsion systems.
On Orbit Discover the unique challenges and opportunities of operating in space.
Space for Australia Learn about Australia’s contributions to the global space industry and how space impacts our everyday life.
Beyond Earth Discover how Australia’s expertise in remote operations will benefit future human spaceflight.

Careers and Information Hub

Showcasing job opportunities in the local space industry and provides opportunities for self-learning as well as staff-guided discovery. It connects visitors with paths to space jobs with a focus on STEM. The hub also covers other space disciplines including art, history, law, and diplomacy.

Mission Control Centre and Theatrette

A multipurpose theatre, looking directly into the Mission Control Centre. operates the Mission Control Centre, called the Responsive Space Operations Centre. It provides facilities to control small satellite missions with real-time control and testing.

Endeavour Room

Named after the Space Shuttle Endeavour.  The Endeavour took Andy Thomas, an Australian-born astronaut, to space. It’s a place for the space sector to connect with the public. Programs, meetings, video conferences and events will be held here. 

The Discovery Centre is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday.
Timed, ticketed sessions run from 10am. The last session starts at 4:30pm. Each session runs for 75 minutes.

The Space Discovery Centre runs some fantastic school holidays programs for kids from 3 years of age through to high school kids who love science – they do book out early, so be quick!

The Australian Space Discovery Centre might be a bit above your children now but it is well worth the visit regardless. It will capture kids imagination, sowing the seed and inspiring them to return again in the future. It is a bold initiative here in South Australia and something we all should be proud of.

Find out more and pre-book your experience at

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Renowned for its innovative approach to maritime history and education, the Museum incorporates the historic Bond Store with three floors of exhibitions, the Port 91������ý Lighthouse from South Neptune Island, and the much-loved steam tug, Yelta.

The museum is further towards the ‘Port’, but on the same street, as the Aviation Museum and the Railway Museumso you can hit all three in one day if you think your family can handle it! It’s probably more suited to school aged children, as there is a lot of information and a interactive aspects to the museum. It has a lot of big things to look at, but many more small aspects that won’t suit the younger children.

There is a small play area within one of the exhibits on the 2nd level for kids to climb through and investigate. There are stairs up to the second level and down to the basement, but there is also disabled access.

Open 10am – 5pm daily. (closed Christmas Day)
126 Lipson Street, Port 91������ý

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SAAM has 27 significant Aircraft on display, all of them under cover in our display hangars. Several of our aircraft are the only examples of their type on display in Australia. Most of the aircraft have flown in South Australia at some point in their life and every one has a story and a history. 

The volunteers are AMAZING and there’s SO much to see! Some of the planes are HUGE and you can explore the cockpits of most of them too.  There’s a large variety of engines, propellers and memorabilia, technical books and films to check out. The museum building used to be in Darwin in the war and was brought to Port 91������ý just after the war ended.

The Museum continues to develop through the addition of more displays, restorations and general improvement of presentation and facilities. It remains a totally volunteer organisation.

Opening Hours
10am to 4pm every day except Christmas Day. (Last entry is usually around 3pm)

Entrance Fees
Adults $15   (Concession $10.50)
Family   (2 Adults & 3 Children)   $36
Children   (5yrs – 15yrs)   $7.50
Children Under 5 Free   (Accompanied by a family member)

**NEW ENTRANCE** 16 Bedford St, Port 91������ý

Simon is going to share some of his silly, fun, safe science experiments you can do at home with the kids. You can check them out here on this page, or jump over to to see them all.

We’ll be uploading our favourite ones here so be sure to check back for new videos.

Make your own recycled paper!

Have you ever tried making your own recycled paper? It’s super fun, really easy and the pieces look amazing 😁 You can use any type of paper or paper product to make recycled paper… that’s right, even toilet rolls! 😅

Check out Silly Science with Simon’s to see how it’s done and let us know if you give it a try!

Grow your own crystals at home!

This is a 24-hour time-lapse of crystals growing! 💎😲 You can grow your own crystals at home by following these steps:

1. Add 1.25 cups of Epsom salt (found in the soap aisle of most supermarkets) and 1 cup of warm water to a jug.
2. Stir for 2 minutes.
3. If some of the Epsom salt hasn’t dissolved, place the jug in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir for another 2 minutes.
4. Repeat step 3 if there’s still some undissolved Epsom salt.
5. Pour the solution into a container and let it cool overnight.
6. The next day, add an extra teaspoon of Epsom salt to the container.
7. Place the container in the fridge for 24 hours (note: crystals should start to appear after a few hours) 😊😲

Check out Silly Science with Simon’s to see how he used these crystals to make Superman’s Fortress of Solitude 😁🦸‍♂️

Polarised Light

This piece of art is invisible until we add two polarisers and… bam!! A retro picture of Ash and Pikachu is revealed 😲🤯 Woah!

Check out Silly Science with Simon’s YouTube channel to see how it’s done and to find out why it works 😊

Turn cream into butter…say what?!

Scones, pancakes, banana bread….it’s pretty safe that if it’s delicious with cream, it will be delicious with butter & vice versa. Give this one a go!

Make your own Bath Bombs

Looking for a way to make bath time for the kids a little more fun? Why not DIY bath bombs?!

Write a secret message with invisible ink

This is such a fun and easy activity to do with the kids, and will keep them entertained for hours!

DIY Lava Lamps

Watch out!! The floor is lava! Oh wait, it’s just a whole heap of lava lamps made in this episode 11 types of lava lamps go head-to-head to see which one is the coolest 😀 This is your ultimate guide to DIY lava lamps! In this episode Simon shows you how to make your own lava lamp and also explain how they work.

Best Recipe for DIY Bouncy Balls!

Move over slime……DIY Bouncy Balls are in da house. Watch how Simon works out how to make THE BEST bouncy balls using ingredients you probably have lying around the house already (or hidden away under lock and key from your slime days)

3,2,1 BOOM! Pop Stick Chain Reaction

Pop sticks are a lot of fun when they’re covered by an ice block 🙂 But twisting them together to make these exploding chain reactions is even more fun! I even added some Star Wars Lego to a few of the chain reactions for added effect!!

Make Your Own Rainbow Density Column

Not only is sugar great for eating straight out of the bag,* but you can also use it to make a rainbow density column! All you need to do is mix the right amounts of sugar with the right amounts of water and food colouring 🙂

Make Your Own Giant Bubbles!

How to make a bubble wand and a simple bubble mix recipe for some super-sized bubbles! They’re unbelieva-bubble!

Robot Art!

Scribbles can turn a blank piece of paper into a work of art, and only cost me $15. Winning!

What is it?

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count aims to engage communities in the natural world while getting to know the birds in your local area through participation in a simple, fun, all-ages activity that can be done anywhere. By taking part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count kids will become citizen scientists.

By participating in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, you will be helping find out about the common species that live where you live. Providing a snapshot of Australian birds at the same time each year allows us to look at the trends in our bird communities from year to year. This is important because it’s these more common species that give us the best indication of the health of the environment – think of birds as a barometer for nature!

How do you get involved?

All you need is 20 minutes, your favourite outdoor space, and some keen eyesight.

Simply record the birds you see on our or through the tab at the top of . You’ll instantly see live statistics on the number of people taking part and the number of birds and species counted in your neighbourhood and the whole of Australia. Not only will you get to know your feathered neighbours, but you’ll be contributing to a vital pool of information from across the nation that will help us see how Australian birds are faring. You can complete as many counts as you like over the week – so get your friends and family together, head into the great outdoors and start counting!

For more information visit

This slime recipe is a follow up to our original Super Simple Slime recipe.

We decided to UP the slime skills and try making Fluffy Slime. Just as easy, only needs a few extra ingredients.

What you’ll need to make fluffy slime: 

• Contact Lens/Saline solution ** MUST CONTAIN BORIC ACID **
• Craft Glue. We used white craft . $4
• Water
• Shaving cream
• Cornstarch
• Foaming hand wash
• Moisturiser (whatever you’ve got lying around)
• 1 large cup
• 1 large mixing bowl
• Food colouring
• Airtight containers to store

Tips to remember……vinegar dissolves slime, toothpaste removes food colouring from hands.

How to make it

1. In a bowl add 1/2 cup of glue, 1/2 cup shaving cream, 1/2 cup foaming handwash, 1 tsp cornstarch and a couple pumps of moisturiser. Stir. 
2. Add your food colouring. Stir again
3. 1 squirt at a time add your contact lens/saline solution. You’ll need to experiment with how much you need for your perfect slime consistency, but we found around 3-4 squirts worked well.
4. You’ll notice almost straight away that your mixture starts to become sticky and slimy. When it’s at the point you can take it out of the bowl with your hands start kneading and folding your slime until it’s nice and stretchy. Add more borax if it’s too sticky. Add a tiny bit of plain water if it’s too tough.

And there you have it! Fluffy, stretchy SLIME! Store it in an airtight container and it’ll last a while too.