Discover the Night Sky (Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks)
The Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks presents special after-dark astronomy classes every Thursday evening in March. Each night includes a complimentary cheese and glass of wine, the opportunity to chat to the Planetarium’s Astronomer and an immersive Planetarium experience.
Date: Thursday 15, 22 and 29 March
Cost: Adult $28, MV Members $23, Season Pass (all sessions) $120.
Machines in Action Family Day
Take a ride on a model steam train and see historic vehicles in action. Enjoy children’s activities, working engine displays and heritage vehicle parades
Date: Sunday 1 April
Time: 10am-4.30pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Our Water
Our Water features 28 hands-on exhibits that explore the way water is used from an urban, agricultural, industrial and environmental perspective. Learn more about our most precious resource – water – and what we can do to help save it.
Date: until 15 April
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Our Water developed by Questacon: The National Science and Technology Centre. Proudly supported by the National Water Commission
Explore-a-saurus (last days!)
Test your strength against the strength of a T.rex jaw, or see the world through the eyes of a dinosaur, all in an exhibition inhabited by Scienceworks’ own animatronic dinosaurs!
Date: until April 15.
Cost: Adults $18, Concession $6 and Children (3-16 years) $5. Prices include entry to Scienceworks.
Tilt (Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks)
When the seasons go crazy it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right. Join them on a whirlwind adventure as they find out how the seasons work and discover a new angle on the world.
Time: Daily 2pm
Cost: Adults $16, Concession $5 and Children (3-16 years) $4.50. Prices include entry to Scienceworks.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – Set Adrift (31 March – 15 April)
H2 Whoa!
How much water is on the earth? How much of it can we drink? Learn the answers to these questions and watch as we go overboard in this 20-minute live show. For children all ages.
Time: Daily 1pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Experiment Zone – Float the Boat
Discover why things float, see how sturdy a boat you can create and make your own ship in a bottle to take away in this 30 minute workshop. Limited spaces available – book at the desk on arrival. For children aged 7-12 years.
Time: Daily 11am, 12pm and 2.15pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission