Explore the sensational science of colour and light in this STEM-based playdate for ages 5 and under.
Little kids are taking over Scienceworks! Rainbow Riot takes little learners through an exploration of all things colour. Wear your brightest outfit and join us for a rainbow day of activites and workshops! Make sure to stop in to see one of our amazing Lightning Theatre or Planetarium shows.
Proudly supported by the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life early childhood initiative
Tickets
Adult $15
Senior $12
Child Free
Concession Free
Members Free
Date & Time
Monday 30 March
10am to 2 pm
PROGRAM
Shows
Tycho, our favourite cheeky dog with a knack for getting into trouble, is finally blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars!
Join Tycho on an adventure to learn all about the major features of Mars, including the ancient volcano Olympus Mons and the canyons of the Valles Marineris.
Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars, when it looks so cold, dusty and dry?
Meet Tycho, a dog who doesn’t just howl at the Moon, but wants to go there.
Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho and his young friends, Ruby and Michael.
Learn about night and day, space travel, the phases of the Moon and features of the lunar surface. Take a close-up look at the Sun, watch the effects of gravity, see the Earth from space and watch meteors shoot across the night sky.
Take a seat in our Lightning Theatre and be mesmerised by this visually stunning 30-minute live science show.
See early learner mini weather experiments including clouds, rain, rainbows and even mini lightning, finishing with giant lightning from our Tesla coil.
Activities
Get ready to dance the day away in this disco bursting with colour!
The Energy Lab transforms into our Tot Spot zone: a fun activity space bursting with excitement and music! Explore our colour shadow wall while you party, dress up, dance, and play in this rainbow disco made just for little kids.
Get ready to clap along and move your body, and watch your rainbow shadows dance along!
The STEM Lab transforms into a mini-Kinder experience. In this open play sensory space, little ones can explore all the colours of the rainbow.
Play, relax, experiment with colour and even take your own rainbow craft creation!
Presented with support from Best Start, Best Life, this special place is for little visitors to immerse themselves in a hands-on experience made just for them.
Looking for a break from all the high energy?
The Book Nook is an enchanting and unique space dedicated to reading with soft cushions, displays of colour, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Tiny Tinkerers will be packed full of colourful activities for little engineers.
Explore, test, and get your engineering skills into gear in this pop-up space for little ones to build, create and play.
With giant gears, kick bricks, wind tubes, pillow constructions and games, there’s plenty to do.
A space reserved for the littlest of little kids, explore the Bub Hub and enjoy some sensory play with soft play items.
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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.
