Dark skies and cooking over fire — with whisky to match

Join us at Australia’s southernmost observatory, perched high atop Mount Arthur at McHenry Distillery, where the skies are as dark as they come and the whisky is world class. You’re in for an unforgettable evening of stargazing, telescopes, and whisky, dinner, and conversation. Hear from astronomer Dr Martin George, and enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal of local and seasonal produce cooked over fire, each course designed around a different whisky. Wines and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a welcome cocktail or mocktail, will also be provided.

Transport

You can either drive to McHenry Distillery yourself or meet our shuttle at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery for a lift there and back! It is about 1.5 hours from Hobart to the distillery so please choose the safest option for you, and if you’re driving yourself, consider staying locally afterwards.

A Seat at the Table
Beaker Street Festival's pay-it-forward initiative, A Seat at the Table, helps make our science and art offerings accessible to those who can't afford to purchase a ticket. Ticket buyers have the option to donate towards the cost of a stranger's ticket. You won't know who you've helped, but your donation will go directly to allowing someone else to access this great event.

Need a seat at the table? Email: seatplease@beakerstreet.com.au with your name, email address, post code, your age (if you don't mind - it helps us gather data), which event you're interested in, and whether you would like one or two tickets. Your information will never be shared or made public. If we can offer you a seat, we'll notify you by email within a week of the event.

More about Beaker Street Festival

Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. Stop into the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery on the evenings of August 4th and 5th for live music, art/science installations and performance, hands-on microscopy, Tassie food and drink, and 150+ scientists to chat with!
Venture further afield for the Beaker Street Crawl around Hobart, our NOCTURNA Dark Sky Retreat on the East Coast 11-13 August, scientist-led field trips and diversions, and so much more! View the entire program at www.beakerstreet.com.au

BEAKER STREET FESTIVAL
AUGUST 4-13 2023