See how science works!
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Scienceworks is your go-to Melbourne destination for curious minds of all ages. Explore our interactive exhibitions and experiences to see how science works.
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Enjoy a world of museum experiences at home, school or anywhere - family moments, cultural moments, learning moments and playful moments, all online!
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For 100 years, we have marvelled at planetariums. Here’s a brief history of how humans brought the stars indoors
As the night sky became polluted with light from electrified cities, people built planetariums. Today, they're more impressive than ever.
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A man and his rare Indian motorcycle, reunited
91-year-old Don Parkinson revisits the 1923 Indian Scout motorcycle he restored more than 40 years ago.
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The electric vehicle future was promised decades ago, what happened?
Once lost from history, the electric vehicle's time has come again.
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Steam power is not just a relic of the past
Considered by some to be an old and outdated technology, steam is still used widely in the 21st century.
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Our addiction to plastic
Lifting the lid on plastic: the good, the bad and the ugly.
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10 really big things in the Museums Victoria State Collection
With millions of objects to choose from, what are the some of the biggest things?
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Plan your child's Birthday at Scienceworks
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Keep little hands and minds busy at home with our range of unique and educational toys, activities and books. Build a solar system, excavate for dinosaurs, learn about the human body, or discover the secrets of the natural world in your own backyard.
And for the big kids, we’ve got everything from puzzles to locally made homewares to brighten up your day!