ASTEN is a network of science centres and museums throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The objectives of ASTEN are to:

• encourage cooperation amongst science and technology centres, museums and other organisations which utilise an interactive approach to further the public understanding of science and technology;
• act as an advocate for the roles and activities of member organisations;
• act as the Australasian focus and clearinghouse for information about the collective activities of member organisations;
• encourage and facilitate the exchange of interactive exhibits and exhibitions between member organisations;
• share information on the wide range of activities of member organisations.

ASTEN holds a conference in Australia or New Zealand every year. For 2010, ASTEN is joining forces with the Otago Museum to contribute to ASPAC 2010.

You can learn more about ASTEN on the ASTEN website.