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Museum at Home

Can't make it to Scienceworks? Take a virtual tour of our exhibitions, hear from a museum expert, dive into learning resources or get inspired by a range of family-friendly activities.

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Online events for families

Engage in our special workshops, get involved in our guided presenter-led sessions and have a go at exciting crafts and experiments.
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Online events for adults

Peek behind the scenes with us, wander through our exhibitions and get exclusive access to our museum experts by taking part in live, interactive conversations.

Play

Prepare to get your creative juices flowing through fun facts, project ideas and activities.
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Virtual tours

Explore Scienceworks through mini-websites and virtual tours on Google Maps.

Puzzles

We’ve turned some of our much loved collection items and galleries into online puzzles.
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Museum at Home Learning

Explore our curriculum-aligned education resources for school students.
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Keep little hands busy at home with museum puzzles, toys and activities.

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 slow puzzles to conversation menus to keep brains busy.

More from Museums Victoria

Beyond Scienceworks, there are a wealth of museum experiences to explore from Museums Victoria, all available from home, school or anywhere.

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Explore our collections online

An invaluable record of Victoria's environmental and cultural history.
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Just for Members

Live events, museum expert Q&As, activities, puzzles and more.
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Unboxing the museum

Our expert staff take you on an exclusive tour behind the scenes of our museums, to “unbox” some of their favourite objects.
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Reminiscing Online

Step back in time with music, photos, quizzes and activities from the past. Perfect to explore with family and friends!
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Melbourne Museum at home

While the dinosaurs doze, the learning never stops! Take a virtual visit to Melbourne Museum and explore our exhibitions from the comfort of home.
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Immigration Museum at Home

Delve deeper into Victoria's immigration history – read personal stories of migration and discover your own origins.

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