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Melbourne Planetarium

An awe-inspiring astronomical experience in an unique immersive environment.

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Audience in the Melbourne Planetarium What is the Melbourne Planetari...

Fulldome sales

Melbourne Planetarium fulldome shows

The Autism friendly museum

Skynotes

A monthly newsletter that describes where to find the brightest planets in the night sky.

Venue hire

Whether it's a corporate family day, cocktail reception, wedding ceremony or anything in between, Scienceworks has the facilities and flexibility to guarantee every guest has an unforgettable experien...

About us

When we opened Scienceworks in 1992, our vision was a place for young people to play with science. We linked Melbourne's industry, heritage and applied technology in one place: a new building looking ...

MV Teachers

MV Teachers is Museum Victoria's free online subscription service for teachers in Victorian schools and education institutions.

Visiting

Scienceworks admission prices and information on bookings and visitor guides.

Astronomy and space science themed STEM

Earth and Space Science topics and ideas for activities and STEM projects to implement in the classroom. Teachers will explore science concepts, activities and project ideas related to the Science (E...

Skynotes April 2019

Planetarium Events Moonbase One A new daily show which focuses on our celestial neighbour that has captivated humanity and inspired us to venture out into space. More information Planetarium Friday...

Skynotes October 2018

Month Highlights From the 10th to 20th, all five visible planets can be seen in a line rising up from the western horizon. Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are low in the west, with Saturn higher up in the...

Skynotes August 2018

Month highlights Venus, Jupiter and Mars continue to dazzle in the evening sky – Venus in the west, Jupiter overhead and Mars in the east. Saturn can be found in the east above Mars but it’s much fai...

Professional learning

Get started or upskill in STEM, digital technologies, physics and astronomy with Scienceworks, a leading provider of professional learning for educators.

Skynotes February 2019

Welcome to February Skynotes! Our banner this month is the spectacular first panorama taken on January 10 by the China National Space Administration's Chang'e 4 lander on the far side of the moon. In...

Skynotes June 2019

Month Highlights Winter Solstice is on Saturday, 22 June. On this day in the southern hemisphere the sun rises and sets at its most northerly points on the horizon, its path across the sky is lowest,...

Skynotes May 2019

Month Highlights Jupiter is bright during the whole night, and the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower occurs in the north-east in the early mornings from 3-6 May.  Planetarium Events Planetarium Friday Nig...

Skynotes September 2018

Month Highlights Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars can be found in a line rising up from the western horizon. Watch the Moon pass by the planets from the 13th to the 20th. Planetarium events AstroLig...

Skynotes March 2019

Welcome to March Skynotes! With Autumn Equinox our banner this month is 'The Theory of the Seasons' from Reynolds' Series of Astronomical Diagrams 1846-1860 (courtesy Royal Museums Greenwich, © Natio...

Skynotes January 2019

Welcome to January Skynotes! Special Events for 2019 The Great Melbourne Telescope Turns 150 This year is the 150th Anniversary of the historic Great Melbourne Telescope. While been cared for by Mu...

Social story for a family visit with older children

Going to Scienceworks What is Scienceworks? I am going to Scienceworks museum. I can explore and learn all about science and...

Social story for school visits

What is Scienceworks? My class is going to Scienceworks. Scienceworks is a museum where I can learn about science and techno...

Skynotes July 2019

Crew of Apollo 11: Left to right: Commander Neil Armstrong (age 38), Command Module Pilot Michael Collin...

Skynotes August 2019

NASA Exobiologist Dr Darlene Lim on location for her deep sea research into extreme environments. Dr Lim...