Scienceworks tends to be quieter between 2:30pm and 4:30pm on weekdays during term time.
To minimise the time your family spends in a queue, we suggest that you buy tickets online before you visit. Present your printed or digital tickets at the prepurchase queue entry point for quick entry.
See here for more information on accessibility at Scienceworks.
Sensory Map
Download the Scienceworks Sensory Map to plan around high and low sensory areas of the museum.
- Scienceworks Sensory Map| 2.76 MB .pdf file
Scienceworks Museum Visitors
Use this visual story, a step-by-step visual and written access guide, when planning a visit on how to get to the museum, and sensory experiences when visiting the exhibitions at Scienceworks.
- Scienceworks Visual Story| 5.98 MB .docx file
Scienceworks School Excursions
Teachers, parents and Education Support Staff can use this visual story, a step-by-step visual and written access guide, to prepare students when coming on a school excursion to Scienceworks.
- Scienceworks Excursion Visual Story| 3.94 MB .docx file
Lightning Theatre
The Lightning Theatre offers live shows that are informative, entertaining and electrifying!
- Lightning Theatre Visual Story| 1.6 MB .docx file
Planetarium
At the Melbourne Planetarium, astronomical shows are projected on a dome ceiling with surround sound.
- Planetarium Visual Story| 1.59 MB .docx file
Feedback
We'd love to hear what you think about these visual stories and whether they are helpful to you. Drop us a line on [email protected]
