A Different Light: A Multisensory Exploration of X-Ray Crystallography
Experience Science Differently with A Different Light: A Multisensory Exploration of X-Ray Crystallography
Presented by Monash Sensory Science in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology, School of Design
Part of National Science Week 2025
Monash Sensory Science, in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology’s School of Design, presents A Different Light: A Multisensory Exploration of X-Ray Crystallography—a free multi-city exhibition of interactive science books and tactile displays designed for Blind, Low Vision, and Diverse Needs audiences, their families, carers, friends, and the wider public.
The exhibition features a series of multisensory books and artworks inspired by the science of X-ray crystallography. Incorporating braille, audio, and tactile elements, the works explore how scientific ideas can be experienced beyond sight, through touch and sound. The event is open to all and no booking is required.
The project celebrates Australia’s foundational contribution to X-ray crystallography, led by Nobel Prize–winning scientists Sir William and Lawrence Bragg, and is part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology—highlighting the importance of quantum discovery and its impact on how we understand the world around us.
Tour Dates and Locations:
Melbourne
The Royal Society of Victoria
Cudmore Library and Von Mueller Room
8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Saturday 9 August 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sydney State Library of New South Wales
Michael Crouch Map Room
1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Monday 11 August 2025 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Brisbane State Library of Queensland
Heritage Collections Learning Room (Level 4, directly opposite the lifts)
Stanley Place, South Bank QLD 4101 Saturday 16 August 2025 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This inclusive exhibition invites everyone to explore the story of X-ray crystallography and Australia’s role in shaping modern science—through creative, accessible, and sensory-based formats.
For media or general enquiries, please contact:
Dr Erica Tandori – Erica.Tandori@monash.edu
Monash Sensory Science or visits the National Science Week website https://www.scienceweek.net.au/