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Drawn to Discovery

Upper primary and high school

Selected days from Tuesday 12 August until Tuesday 19 August 2025
9:15 – 10:00am AEST
Professor Penny Sackett, astronomer and physicist
Professor Penny Sackett, astronomer and physicist, 2011 Andrew Mezei. © Andrew Mezei

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For National Science Week, we combine art with science. Join us for an interactive and engaging program as we visually analyse three portraits of prominent Australian scientists.

Our National Science Week programs are curiosity-led to guide students on different ways to interpret scientific themes through art. Students will brainstorm and draw their ideas, and end with a portrait of themselves as scientists.

Curriculum Connections

Learning areas: Science and Visual Arts

General capabilities: Creative and Critical Thinking

Materials

Please ensure each student has access to two pieces of paper and pencils for the drawing activities.

Please email digital@npg.gov.au if you have any questions.

Access information

Make a booking and the Gallery will email you details on how to connect with us using Zoom.

For access support or other ways to book please email bookings@npg.gov.au or phone 02 6102 7070 prior to your visit.

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