Air Playground

What: EXHIBITION
When: Until 27 January 2025
Tickets: Includes museum entry
Adult $25
Senior $20
Child $10
Concession $10
Member $8

By popular demand, Air Playground has extended its stay at Scienceworks until 27 January! 

Play with air, the amazing invisible elemental force, and experience hands-on the science of aerodynamics.

Whoosh, swirl, gust, squish, flow, float and more at Air Playground!

Float objects in mid-air, place material in fast moving air-jets, squish a giant inflatable tentacled sculpture with your body, launch balls sky-high with compressed air and craft paper planes to soar and more.

Child playing in the air playground exhibition with ping pong balls

At Air Playground, curious kids and their families can learn about the science of aerodynamics through experimentation and play. 

Two children pose on a a huge tentacled structure filled with air.

A girl places her head and air above a bright orange air vent.

Children place different objects into entry points leading to a tangled web of tubes.

A girl throws a paper airplane across the air vents of float exhibition.

Don't miss this new opportunity to embark on a journey of scientific exploration, discovery and fun. Engage your senses, spark your curiosity and let science blow you away. 

Learn about paper aeroplanes and make your own

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.

A social story for this experience can be found on our Autism Friendly Museum webpage.

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