Growing the Future

Part of National Science Week

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Scienceworks Arena, Geodesic Dome
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Included with museum entry
Adult $15
Child Free
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Plant seeds for the future inside the geodesic dome in the Scienceworks Arena with the ARC Centre of Excellence and Plants for Space.

Explore how plants will grow in the environments of tomorrow – from cutting-edge hydroponics to growing food in space. Discover the science behind space agriculture and create your own one-of-a-kind hydroponic mini garden to decorate and take home.

Boy smiling with a basil plant growing in a bottle.
learn how plants are grown in space.

Presented in partnership with the ARC Centre of Excellence and Plants for Space.

 

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.

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