This spring search the realms of outer space in Scienceworks’ school holiday program from 19 September to 4 October 2009.
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibition
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 while exploring cutting-edge research and modern technologies that could one day make the fantasy world of Star Wars a reality.
Cost: Adults $18, Concession $8, Children $6 (includes entry to Scienceworks).
Pre-book tickets to avoid disappointment via 13 11 02 or www.museumvictoria.com.au/starwars
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibition – late night Thursday sessions
See the popular Star Wars exhibition after dark in these special late night sessions. Thursdays until 3 November.
Cost: Adults $18, Concession $8, Children $6.
Pre-book tickets to avoid disappointment via 13 11 02 or www.museumvictoria.com.au/starwars
Planetarium Shows
See www.museumvictoria.com.au/planetarium for screening times, prices and availability for the shows below:
Our Living Climate – NEW SHOW
Take a fascinating look at the science behind climate change from the very beginnings of our Solar System to the challenge of global warming today. Produced by Melbourne Planetarium’s own award-winning production team.
The Search for Life: Are We Alone?
Join narrator Harrison Ford on an exhilarating journey from the depths of Earth’s oceans to the planets outside our Solar System. Discover how scientists are searching for signs of life beyond our world.
Tycho to the Moon
Meet Tycho, a dog who doesn’t just howl at the Moon, but wants to go there! Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho and his young friends Ruby and Michael.
Holiday activities and performances at Scienceworks include:
Space Safari
You are about to zoom off to discover a new world! What will you need to take with you on your search? Make your own flying rocket and prepare for a stellar experience in this 10-minute activity. Time: 1pm to 3pm
Alien Station
Do aliens exist? They do at Scienceworks! Explore different sorts of planets and use your imagination to introduce your own alien species! Join in any time.
Astro-Adventure!
Join in as we plan a mission that’s out of this world! What challenges will we face? What will we find? Come along and find out in this live, 20 minute astronomical show. Time: 12pm and 2pm
Tracks on Wax
Imagine living over 100 years ago. How would you listen to music or view images? Meet some of the ancestors of modern technology, and hear tunes from our 111 year old phonograph as we roll back time and rotate the wax cylinder in this 10 minute demonstration. Time: 12.45pm
Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). Open daily 10.00am – 4.30pm. Star Wars open late on Thursdays until 9 pm. Admission: Adult $8, Children and Concession FREE. Additional charges apply to Star Wars, Planetarium and Lightning Room shows. For further details phone 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks