Art vs Science

Join us for an action-packed, creative journey as we look at the various ways art has helped science over the years.  

We will start the day by exploring the Museum’s exhibitions – looking at the different ways that art has been used to preserve objects, explain complex ideas and bring stories to life!  

Then, back in the Woodside Learning Studios, we will preserve flowers and reptile skins in resin domes before learning why scientists use illustrations as we draw a display of taxidermy animals.  

After the workshop, you will leave with a series of beautiful scientific illustrations, a wealth of knowledge about the history of scientific preservation. Your unique resin dome will arrive in your letterbox the following week.  

During this workshop, participants will:  

• Cast a resin paperweight
• Practice scientific studies from taxidermy specimens
• Discover how art has aided scientists throughout the Museum  

Note: This is a drop-off holiday program. All participants should arrive with a drink bottle and packed lunch as they would when going to school.