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Scienceworks

  • Free Activities
  • Museums + Galleries
  • Space

$15Adults

Where Curiosity Takes Center Stage!

Scienceworks is a wonderland for curious minds, sparking a love for science through hands-on exploration and thrilling exhibits. Since opening in 1992, this unique space has invited visitors of all ages to connect with Melbourne’s industrial heritage and the wonders of applied technology—all under the iconic West Gate Bridge. With a mix of colossal machines, interactive science displays, and even the historic Pumping Station, Scienceworks captures the past, present, and future of innovation.

Kids love Scienceworks because it transforms learning into an exciting adventure! With hands-on exhibits, thrilling shows like the Lightning Room, and ticketed experiences like Air Playground and STEM workshops, Scienceworks makes science feel like pure play. Each visit offers new discoveries—from launching into deep space in the Planetarium to tackling the mysteries of our everyday world. It’s a place where kids’ curiosity leads the way, sparking fascination with how things work and fueling a lifelong love for exploration.

Ideal For

  • 2hrs
  • All Ages
  • Museums + Galleries
  • Space
  • Explorer

Location

Scienceworks (Museums Victoria), Booker Street, Spotswood VIC, Australia

FAQs

  1. Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 4.30pm. Excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day.
  2. Admission: Is FREE for children, and $15 for Adults.
  3. Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids).

$15Adults

  • Interactive Centre
  • Carpark
  • Cafe
  • Barbeque
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