Quantum Futures museum exhibition

Quantum Futures, the first museum exhibition in Australia dedicated entirely to quantum physics, is designed with the next generation in mind.

EQUS AI Dr Ben McAllister has worked with the National Communication Museum in Hawthorn, Melbourne to develop an exhibition devoted to quantum, "exploring very big ideas in a very small world." The exhibit was launched this week with a panel featuring Ben and fellow EQUS member Dr Kerstin Beer.

Quantum Futures makes complex concepts like quantum computing, sensing, and communication hands-on, visual, and engaging.

In addition to simple explanations, interactive displays, real lab artifacts (superconducting chips from the lab at UQ, thanks to Stefan Zeppetzauer), and inspiring visuals, the exhibition features Youturn, a striking installation by artist Natasha Johns-Messenger that transforms the concept of quantum duality into a vivid sensory experience, and was the winner of the 2023 EQUS Quantum Art Competition.

There's also a fascinating interactive Bloch Sphere exhibit from Q-CTRL, and a rare look at the dilution refrigerator lab up the road at Swinburne University of Technology.

At the launch event, Ben and Kerstin joined Mick Conroy from Q-CTRL and Dr Michael Barson from Monash University in discussing Australia's quantum strengths and exploring future discoveries and applications.

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Quantum Futures invites curious minds to explore where the future is headed.

Quantum Futures
National Communication Museum, 375 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC
Until September 2025
NCM.org.au/exhibitions/quantum-futures

Quantum Futures is presented in partnership with the NCM, EQUS and Q-CTRL.