Exhibition Halls
EIGHT WORLDS OF SCIENCE
Discover the science shaping our world — from particle physics to artificial intelligence. Over 200 interactive exhibits across eight theme halls.
Every exhibit is designed to be touched, adjusted and explored. We believe understanding comes from doing, not just watching.
Our resident researchers bring the latest discoveries directly into the pavilion — turning active science into live public engagement.
From primary school to university, our structured education programmes have inspired over 2 million students over the past decade.
Nexus Science Pavilion opened in 2002 as the centrepiece of a national commitment to STEM education. Built on the premise that science is a human endeavour belonging to everyone, our 14,000 m² facility welcomes over 450,000 visitors annually and delivers 60 curriculum-linked school programmes.
We work directly with universities and national laboratories to translate frontier research into accessible exhibit concepts.
Our in-house design team collaborates with educators and scientists to create hands-on experiences tested iteratively with school groups.
Science communicators deliver daily live shows — from liquid nitrogen demonstrations to AI-powered experiments involving the audience.
Every exhibit is mapped to the national science curriculum, with pre-visit and post-visit teacher resources provided free of charge.
Annual surveys and longitudinal studies track the effect of our programmes on students' science confidence and career aspirations.
Nexus opens with 80 exhibits and receives 120,000 visitors in its first year, exceeding all projections.
The Earth & Climate Hall opens, becoming the most visited exhibit in the pavilion's history.
First science centre in the country to dedicate a permanent gallery to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Launch of the Nexus Learning Platform, extending our reach to 180,000 students who cannot visit in person.
Schools, universities and corporate groups can book bespoke visits, including access to our live laboratory, private demonstrations and educator-led workshops aligned to the national curriculum.