Science Shows

Science in a Van travels to you and sets up in your primary or intermediate school. This makes for an easy, exciting and affordable way to enhance your science programme.

Is it a theatre show? Is it a science lesson? It's both!

There are lots of topics for you to choose from and they are outlined below. Each science show encourages the students to think like scientists and there are shows which cover content from the Material World and Physical World Strands of the NZ Science Curriculum. There are also FREE classroom resources that link in with each show (thank you Science Learning Hub!)

In-Person School Science Shows - Topics


Daring Demos - The Physical World 2023 / The Material World 2024



The Wonderful World of Bubbles - The Material World


What's the Matter? – The Material World


Billy Goats Gruff : A tale of competing forces – The Physical World


Move It! Exploring the laws of motion – The Physical World


The Science of Sound – The Physical World


Tour Dates

Term 2 2024: Sold Out!


Term 3 2024: Book Now Limited spaces available in Auckland!


Term 4 2024: Book Now  Limited spaces available in Auckland!


Term 1 2025: Big Term One Tour 2025 Register Now - Exclusively for schools outside Auckland!


Term 2 2025: Bookings Open July 2024


Term 3 2025: Bookings Open October 2024


Term 4 2025: Bookings Open February 2025


We are based in Tāmaki Makaurau, which means schools in Auckland can book us during Terms 2, 3, and 4 each year. During our annual Big Term One Tour, we visit schools across Aotearoa. Registrations for the Big Term One Tour 2025 are now open!


Check out the online calendar to see which dates are open for bookings