Since 2011, we've been creating fun, interactive, and memorable science experiences. Our lively Primary and Intermediate School Science Shows are our main passion, and we've created a simple, effective way to keep delivering high-quality science shows across Aotearoa. Here’s how we do it;


Affordability:

Our prices are fair and accessible, so we can reach schools across the motu while covering the costs of providing top-notch shows – including the cost of living in Auckland!

Flexibility: 

As a husband-and-wife team, we keep things simple and adaptable, which means we can easily adjust to change without relying on external funding.

Community Connection: 

We love sparking curiosity in science for both students and teachers. Over the years, we’ve built strong, lasting relationships with schools, many of whom invite us back year after year.


We also offer ‘Snapshot Science’ activities, adding a spark of science fun to events, museums, and libraries. Drawing on decades of experience in educational shows, tours, and activities, we’ve created a variety of engaging content for our audiences. Kindergartens in Tāmaki Makaurau especially love our popular ‘Wonderful World of Bubbles’ science show!

We know teachers are busy, so we've made it easy to find everything you need:

💡 Automated Info Pack: Get all the details delivered straight to your inbox.

💡 Science Shows: Explore the range of exciting School Science Shows we offer.

💡 FAQs: Got questions? Browse our FAQs or send us a quick email.

💡 Chat With Us: Book a 15-minute Zoom or phone call at a time that works for you.

💡 Check Dates: See our online calendar for available show dates.

💡 FREE Resources: Access classroom resources to extend the learning.

💡 Educator Endorsements: Get insights from other educators about why our shows are a hit with students and teachers alike.


Our prices are listed on our booking forms, with no hidden costs. When you're ready, you can;

💡 Make a Primary and Intermediate school booking.

💡 Register your interest for a future school booking.

💡 Book an ECE Science Show (Auckland only).

School Science Shows

Science in a Van travels to you and sets up in your primary or intermediate school hall/MLE/empty-ish space. This makes for an easy, exciting and affordable way to enhance your science programme. Is it a theatre show? Is it a science lesson? It's both!  

Explore science show topics, pricing, classroom resources, and tour dates today!

ECE Science Shows

The Wonderful World of Bubbles for ECEs is a 35 minute show (Auckland Only).

Science in a Van travels to you and sets up in your Early Childhood Centre.

This science show is super fun, full of laughter AND will take your under-5s through the scientific process! The children will continue to talk about the show long after it's finished as it's so memorable - who doesn't remember bubbles bigger than a two year old?!

During the session we explore lots of simple science experiments to think more about mixtures, how they can separate and how they can come together to create a reaction. There are also body movements to reinforce our learning and even a bit of dancing!

There are only a few weeks a year that are open for ECE bookings. Reserve your spot.

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Snapshot Science at your next event

Planning an event and looking for something extra for your visitors? Science in a Van’s latest offering ‘Snapshot Science’ is the perfect addition!

Science in a Van will help create a buzz as they roam around your event with a range of their interactive and entertaining science demos. These demonstrations will draw a crowd and can easily keep the attention of 15-20 visitors at one go. In the quieter moments we can have longer interactions with individuals or family groups.

Visitors of all ages will have the chance to experience a selection of exciting science demos and get hands-on too! Imagine a mix of circus, science, magic and comedy.

Science in a Van always comes to your venue prepared. We are a self-supporting mobile unit with everything we need and the experience to present and engage in a changing environment. We can activate any area. This might mean walking around delivering small interactions, adding value to ‘dead time’ as visitors wait in a queue or, with Alan’s vast street busking experience, spontaneously create a show area with a large audience.

Make your next event even more memorable!

Contact us to start the conversation.

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Programme and Content Development

Between them, Emily and Alan have had decades of experience writing and delivering content development for schools, museums and visitor attractions. If you’d like help scripting an educational show, tour or interactive experience – get in touch.