Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together exhibition will be temporarily closed from Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Discover the rare and unique objects collected by Museums Victoria over the last 150 years with on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Scienceworks Collection Store.
Museums Victoria's collection comprises over 15 million objects, far more than can be displayed, and over 40,000 of them are stored at Scienceworks.
Walk through the collection store, where historical treasures are stacked on shelves that reach to the roof. You'll see cars, motorcycles, equipment from TV history, miniature windmills, cannons and more.
Hear stories of rare and unique collection objects and learn about how we preserve the collection for the generations to come.
Meet your guide near the Information Desk.
Please note: Numbers are limited and no photography is allowed. Guided walks run subject to guide availability and weather conditions.
Adult $15
Senior $10
Concession Free
Child Free
Member Free
Daily
Monday to Friday 11:30am
Weekends/school holidays 12pm & 2pm
30 minutes duration
Book on arrival
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.
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