Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Could cars that hover above the ground become the mass transit of the future?  Will we ever have druids like       C-3PO in real life? Fantasy and reality join forces in Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. This is the first exhibition to showcase more than 80 costumes, models and props from all six Star Wars films.
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, presented by Bose Corporation, was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston and Lucasfilm Ltd. The exhibition is based upon work supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, USA.  © 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved.  Presented by Bose Corporation.
Date: Until 3 November 2009
Cost: $18 Adults, $8 Concession, $6 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)
Pre-purchase your tickets to Star Wars to avoid disappointment, either online at http://museumvictoria.com.au/starwars or by calling 13 11 02  

Machines in Action Day
This is a unique opportunity to see heritage steam engines and agricultural machinery at work. Items on display include the Cowley Steam Roller, Cowley Steam Traction Engine, the only working Australian made traction engine in the world, along with the Super Sentinel Steam Wagon, the K.L. Bulldog Tractor and many others. The day includes parades, hay-baling demonstrations and rides on the model steam train with the Springvale Live Steamers.
Date: Sunday 2 August, 10.30am to 3.30pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

Discover the Night Sky
Evening Planetarium Program
The Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks presents special after-dark sessions, Thursday evenings in August. All evenings include complimentary wine and cheese, the opportunity to chat to the Planetarium’s Astronomer and be immersed in a Planetarium experience. The evening will finish with stargazing through telescopes (weather permitting).

Each evening will showcase a different aspect of the night sky:

Thursday 6 August: Leaving Earth
It’s been 50 years since the first satellite was launched into space. Now one of them is a permanent home. See what it’s like to live in space; why do we go there and where are we heading next?
Thursday 13 August:  Our Solar System
Take a step through the Earth’s local neighbourhood – our Solar System. It is a system of planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and comets, bound by the pull of the sun. Marvel at the beauty of each unique world and the stories they tell.
Thursday 20 August:  Milky Way Galaxy
We are just one planet, orbiting one star, mong the 400-billion-odd stars of our Milky Way Galaxy. It is truly magnificent; a swirling mass of stars, gas and dust. But what do we know of our home galaxy? And how did we come to discover it?
Thursday 27 August:  Backyard Astronomy
It’s not just stars you can see in the night sky – planets, comets, shooting stars and satellites are all there if you know when and where to look. Navigate by the stars and discover how you can become a backyard astronomer.

Session times: Commence 7pm.
Cost: $25 per person, MV members $20, Season pass $85.
Bookings essential: Call 03 9392 4819 Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
National Science Week 2009
Museum Victoria will be celebrating National Science Week with special lectures and events from 15 – 23 August. Visit our website for program details museumvictoria.com.au/Scienceworks

Four of Scienceworks National Science Week events include:

BASF Kids’ Lab
Experience the fascinating world of chemistry! Run by BASF chemists, the chemistry workshops introduce chemistry to children in a fun and exciting way through simple and interactive hands-on experiments.
Date: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August
Time: 11.00am, 1.00 & 3.00pm
Bookings essential: Call 9392 4819

Australian Skeptics
The Australian Skeptics will be explaining the science behind the paranormal at Scienceworks. See magic illusions, try out a bed of nails and many more surprising demonstrations.
Date: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August
Time: 11.00am to 4.00pm

Inspiring Scientists
Biology? Paleontology? Find out about your favourite “ology” by chatting to inspiring career scientists. Meet scientists from a range of research and career backgrounds and talk to an expert to find out what exciting and varied opportunities a career in science has to offer.
Date: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August
Time: 11.00 to 4.00pm

SCINEMA
In National Science Week 2009 we invite you to discover the talent across Australia with SCINEMA – exploring science through film. Sit back and relax with SCINEMA in the Discovery Centre and find out about all things science and the great Science Week events in the coming week.
Date: Saturday 15 August and Sunday 23 August (Scienceworks only)
Time: Daily
Mathamazing
Explore the mathematics behind everyday life. Mathamazing includes hands-on activities based on topics such as shapes, probability, sequences and series, puzzles, problem solving, topology and building.
Developed by Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra.
Date: Until 6 December
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). Open daily 10.00am – 4.30pm. Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks