Scienceworks

Scienceworks

Scienceworks is a renowned science museum in Melbourne, Australia, established in March 1992. It is a hub showcasing the science and culture of Victoria. The exhibition center hosts countless thematic and interactive science exhibitions, and its educational yet entertaining approach is highly appealing to children, often captivating them for hours on end.

Scienceworks features a variety of educational and interactive exhibits including the Melbourne Planetarium, the Lightning Room, the Sportsworks exhibition, Family Secrets, and Super City. You can experience live demonstrations, join guided tours to expand your knowledge, or take part in numerous hands-on activities. The Melbourne Planetarium’s shows use breathtaking images of outer space combined with stunning special effects. As you lean back in comfortable seats, the astronomy show will take you further into the stars and beyond. In the Lightning Room, experience real lightning up close — how is it formed? What happens when it strikes? You’ll find the answers to these questions in a 30-minute highly informative and entertaining live demonstration that enriches your knowledge and leaves you feeling electrified.

In the Sportsworks exhibition, you can challenge your limits with over 20 immersive, full-body sports activities. Here, you can explore your hidden potential and athletic talents — whether becoming a wheelchair athlete, a soccer goalkeeper, or an extreme snowboarder. Family Secrets explores the science behind everyday things in your home, from the food you eat to the appliances you use and even the pets you keep. Super City is designed for children aged three to eight, offering a mini city they can explore on their own. They can build in the construction zone, visit the exhibit café, record their own weather forecasts, drive boats, and explore recycling plants, among other activities.

Scienceworks Museum Melbourne

Must-visit reason: Melbourne’s most fun science exhibition center

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: Australia

Province/state where the attraction is located: Victoria

City where the attraction is located: Melbourne