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

Experience science and art in an evening of immersive cinema for adults 18 years and over.

Melbourne Planetarium fulldome shows

Uncover the mysteries of the stars in this Planetarium show.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ in a specially designed Planetarium show combining breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of this iconic album in surround sound.

Uncover the mysteries of the stars in this Planetarium show.

A presenter lead Planetarium show highlighting the search for water in our solar system.

Use the visitor maps to find your way around the Scienceworks.

Explore our solar system in the search for the most precious resource – water!

These Spring holidays, Scienceworks is exploring the invisible marvel that is sound.

Imagine a place where time stands still and the known laws of physics don’t apply.

Take a trip to the far reaches of space, with our Scienceworks presenters as your tour guide.

Meet Tycho, a dog who doesn’t just howl at the Moon, but wants to go there.

Come on an amazing adventure as we strive to understand our magnificent neighbour the Moon.

See the night sky through different eyes, through stories told by the people of north-west Victoria.

What we know now and how we are striving to know more.

This program supports year 11 Physics, Area of study 3 “What is matter and how is it formed?”

This 45-minute, presenter-led show gives students a new perspective on the universe and provides an opportunity to appreciate our place in the cosmos.

Look at the Earth from space and connect the movement of the Earth to the seasons, and the day and night cycle.

Black Holes – Journey into the Unknown traces the story of black holes from the 18th Century, through to their detection almost 200 years later.

An insight into what the new telescopes are finding that will help us better understand our Universe.

When the seasons go crazy Annie and Max must set things right and discover a new angle on the world.

Moonbase ONE explores the motion of the Moon and related natural phenomena such as phases and eclipses.

Tycho our favourite cheeky dog, who has a knack for getting into trouble, is finally blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars!

Tycho, our favourite cheeky dog with a knack for getting into trouble, is finally blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars!

Explore Scienceworks and its many collection treasures with your knowledgeable guide.

Why is a black hole 'black'? The answers to some favourite questions about Black Holes.

On the first Saturday of every month, Scienceworks offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.

Little Kids Day In blasts off to space with our Astro Adventure themed day.

We've reopened!

Don’t miss a thing with this itinerary designed to guide you through the highlights and hidden gems of Scienceworks.

Our monthly newsletter on where to find the brightest planets in Melbourne.

STAR 6 is a Victorian Education Department initiative providing science enrichment learning experiences for Year 6 students.

Saturn is in opposition this month with its beautiful rings in open view from Earth.

Autumn Equinox

More Jupiter time for Juno

Including The Great Conjunction.

A star being born: Webb Telescope reveals a protostar

Comet ZTF in our skies

Summer Solstice

Total Lunar Eclipse

Spring Equinox this month

A year of night sky events, astronomy and space exploration lies ahead. We look at some expectations for 2021.

Winter Solstice

Winter’s Evening Sky

We begin slowly tilting towards summer with days and nights of almost equal length.

Melbourne Planetarium is an extraordinary space. Sit back beneath a horizontal dome 16 metres high and see the night sky revealed like never before!

Our museums delight, inspire, connect and enrich. We present long-term and temporary exhibitions at Melbourne Museum, the Immigration Museum and Scienceworks.

The annual Dome Under Film Festival returns with a weekend of back-to-back fulldome films from Saturday 4 February to Sunday 5 February 2023.

Give the gift of discovery with a Museum Membership.