Science in the House celebrates and showcases exemplary science education initiatives from schools in NSW with policy makers.  On the cusp of National Science Week, Science in the House is an opportunity for Members of NSW Parliament to engage with the great work being done by science faculties and students in this state, and for schools to showcase their science faculty to policy makers.

This event offers a glimpse of the science initiatives run by NSW schools ahead of National Science Week 2026,”Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all”, which takes place from 15 – 23 August 2026 and explores the power of curiosity and inquiry in scientific understanding.

Members of the NSW Parliament and their staff will be invited to attend the exhibition space between the hours of 11.00am – 2.00 pm to see and engage with our schools, teachers and students.

We invite NSW schools to register to exhibit at Science in the House. Rural and regional schools are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for financial assistance for successful regional schools.

Please submit this expression of interest (EOI) by Monday 30th May 2026.

Submit a Science in the House EOI

Event details

When: Wednesday 5 August 2026.

Event Time: 11am – 2pm

Arrival

The Jubilee room will be available to us for set up from 10am. Please arrive and check in via the main visitors entrance, 6 Macquarie Street Sydney. Vehicles are permitted to stop at the entrance to drop off equipment. All bags, items and equipment will need to go through security.

Parking

The closest parking is the Sydney Eye Hospital (via Hospital Road) or Wilson Parking across the street (187 Macquarie Street). If anyone from your group has accessibility requirements, please let me know in advance and I will organise a parking pass for you.

Stall details

Due to limited capacity, each school will have access to a rectangular table 1.5m x 90cm to set up their stall. The venue is providing some table cloths for each exhibit; please feel free to also bring your own branding. Flammable equipment will not be permitted by the venue.

Lunch

A selection of sandwiches and finger foods will be provided, including vegetarian and gluten free options.