Events

Grab a hook, claim a spot and settle in. We’re throwing a daytime crochet party on the gallery steps – music turned up, DJs spinning, yarn everywhere.

Come with friends or arrive solo, stitch side-by-side with other makers and enjoy the rhythm of the room. All ages and abilities are welcome. Seasoned crocheters, curious beginners, and everyone in between – our team will be on hand to help you get started. Hooks and yarn are provided or continue that project you’re already deep into.

DJ performances by Elsie at 12pm and Holy Trinity at 2pm

Also take part in a shared making activity inspired by Minute Linesby Jess Blaustein, on display in DISTRACTION. This participatory artwork invites visitors to add a simple chain stitch to a large-scale collective crochet artwork across the gallery walls – redefining how we navigate time through making and doing.

Join us for Club Crochet as the beats and yarn flow all afternoon at Science Gallery Melbourne.

Please join us for the Melbourne School of Design’s opening Dean’s Lecture Series for 2026.

Speaking at the University of Melbourne for the first time, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, architect and co‑founder of Snøhetta, will introduce the evolving history and guiding philosophy of the global architecture and design practice. Founded in Oslo in 1989 and inspired by the UN’s Our Common Future report, Snøhetta is built on the belief that design and architecture can strengthen the relationship between people, nature, and the built environment.

Today, Snøhetta is a transdisciplinary practice spanning architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, art, and product design, with seven studios across Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia.

In this keynote lecture, Thorsen will explore how architecture and design can act as catalysts for cultural transformation and social sustainability. Through the lens of cultural precincts and performance spaces, he will highlight the creative potential of built environments in shaping inclusive futures. In addition, the talk will introduce the evolving role of public art, inviting the audience to imagine speculative futures. It will also examine the nuanced interplay between landscape and architecture as a foundation for cultural resilience.

Image: Render by MIR / Snøhetta

The Glasshouse Theatre (Queensland Performing Arts Centre), currently under construction, due for completion in 2026.In May 2019, Snøhetta was announced the winner of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) design competition together with local Meanjin (Brisbane) based partner Blight Rayner.