Child using a snow boarding simulator in Sportsworks exhibition at Scienceworks.
Special event

Science is a Superpower Festival

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September

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A weekend of fun STEM for kids and adults alike awaits you at Scienceworks! 

Did you know science is a superpower? Join us at Scienceworks for an engaging weekend of activities, experiments, talks and fun.

Discover all the ways science can be a superpower in ther program below.

While the Science is a Superpower festival was created to appeal to tween girls and non-binary children, this festival welcomes all visitors.

Included with museum entry

Adult $15

Senior $12

Child 16 Years & Under Free

Concession Free

Members Free

Date & Time

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September

10am to 4:30pm

PROGRAM

...in the Planetarium by attending a meditation session in the stars, then make your own one-of-a-kind artwork with the Scienceworks harmonograph.

...in Sportsworks by trying a host of physical challenges including racing, goalkeeping and high jumps.

...in Think Ahead where you can Ask an Expert your burning questions and imagine what the future will be like.

... in the Energy Lab by contributing your thoughts and creations to the Wall of Kindness.

...in the Lightning Theatre or use your energy to complete challenges.

...in Beyond Perception as you explore the ways we can sense our universe without sight, then see things that are usually invisible

Presenter in the amphitheatre encouraging audience to listen closely / Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Rodney Start

...in the amphitheatre where a variety of super scientists will be sharing their stories.

Source: Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre Canberra

...in our Colour exhibition as you find ways to construct solutions that utilise materials in innovative ways.

A woman with black hair in a ponytail sitting at a work table with a young boy with brown hair looking into a white cup full of things to create sound
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Rodney Start

...in the STEM Lab.

More coming soon!

ACCESSIBILITY

Please view our accessibility page for general information. A sensory map of Melbourne Museum can be found on our Visual Stories page where step-by-step visual and written access guides are available. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.