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Scienceworks is a science museum in Melbourne, Australia. It is a venue of Museums Victoria which administers the cultural and scientific collections of the State of Victoria. It is located in the suburb of Spotswood.
attractions: West Gate Bridge, Melbourne Planetarium (Museums Victoria), Melbourne Planetarium (Scienceworks), West Gate Bridge Memorial Park, El Gaucho Argentinian Catering, Pumping Station (Scienceworks), restaurants: Grazeland Melbourne, Spotswood Hotel, Candied Bakery, Duchess of Spotswood, 85 Espresso, Hudsons Road Wine & Beer, Innerbloom, Maznik, Zuya - African BBQ, EL TACO
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Scienceworks is a science museum in Melbourne, Australia. It is a venue of Museums Victoria which administers the cultural and scientific collections of the State of Victoria. It is located in the suburb of Spotswood.
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ScienceWorks Museum is an absolute gem in the heart of Melbourne! I recently visited with my daughter, and I can confidently say that it was an unforgettable experience for both of us. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with a plethora of interactive and engaging exhibits that catered perfectly to young minds. My daughter was absolutely enthralled by the variety of fun activities available. The machines that analyze height, weight, jump, push, and pull were not only entertaining but also sneakily educational, teaching her about basic scientific concepts while she was having a blast. It was amazing to watch her learn while she played, and it's a testament to the museum's ability to make learning genuinely enjoyable. One highlight that had my daughter's eyes gleaming with excitement was the AR-based target hitting game. This interactive game not only tapped into her competitive spirit but also seamlessly integrated technology and learning. The thrill of aiming and hitting targets in an augmented reality environment was a big hit with her, and I must admit, even I had a great time participating! The overall atmosphere of ScienceWorks is incredibly welcoming and conducive to exploration. The hands-on exhibits allow kids to delve into science and technology in a way that textbooks simply can't replicate. The museum's dedication to making learning a dynamic and interactive adventure truly shines through. As a parent, witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm and eagerness to learn at ScienceWorks was heartwarming. The staff's friendliness and their willingness to explain concepts in an engaging manner were noteworthy as well. It's clear that they are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about fostering a love for science in young minds. In a world where screens often dominate kids' attention, ScienceWorks strikes the perfect balance by offering a place where education and entertainment coexist harmoniously. If you're looking for a place where your child can have a blast while also expanding their knowledge, ScienceWorks Museum in Spotswood is an absolute must-visit. My daughter and I can't wait to return for another day of learning and fun! Kudos to ScienceWorks for creating such a fantastic space for curious young minds. This museum undoubtedly deserves every one of its five stars!
Hemanta SapkotaHemanta Sapkota
10
What I like about Scienceworks is that its setting is well made for people at all ages. Anyone can learn and have fun at the same time. But the best thing about it is that it is interactive and it invites people to learn how Science actually works in our lives. I’ve been to different Scienceworks in other countries and this is smaller in size compared to the others but I find it pretty easy to walk around in it with family and friends and has enough stuff to amuse us. I love that it has a lot of interactive activities for people to try and learn many different types Science. For young kids, they can see the screen and follow simple instruction to grow plants, save water and recycle. Kids can learn how to do better things to the earth by doing fun activities and games. I love that kids can run and see the effective ways of running at the same time. The settings are intriguing and inviting. I love the outdoor and indoor play area. The indoor play area for kids is very educational as they can physically build with plastic bricks and turn and turn off light switches and etc. I enjoyed seeing my kids doing the entire wall of light switches as it took a half an hour and I could just sit and relaxed😉. More fun continues with wheelchair race and things like checking their heights and weights. A lot of physical activities were offered so at the end of the day, kids will be tired and have a good night sleep which is my ultimate goal.😎 We are museum members so the entry was free but it is generally free for kids and $15 for adults. The price is reasonable considering what it offers to everyone. The coffee from the cafe was good too. Highly recommend Scienceworks👍 I spent much more hours than expected so snack is a must for any family with young kids. Parking was easy even if I visited on weekend. It is a fixed fee for all day and pretty reasonable. Update from Jan 2024 There has been a new exhibition with $8 per person for Air Playground. A lot of air-related play settings and crafts available. Worth trying! My kids loved it👍
Chris KimChris Kim
20
Lots of interesting and fun things to do for both kids and adults. There is a general area, separate areas for specific age groups, shows and areas that require additional tickets. I personally can't wait until my child is older and a little more independent so I can actually spend some time exploring for myself rather than chasing him. We'll definitely be returning several times before he's that old though. The general area was full of displays with different engagement modes. There were panels which were more look & read, ones with videos, some with buttons, fully interactive touch screens, and full-body physically interactive sections too. Highly recommend the under 5yo play area. Things are well-designed to intrigue little minds and introduce new concepts to them. Plus everything was just colourful and fun for all the kids. We arrived just as the museum was opening up on a Sunday and could see several families already lined up. There's a large paid parking area but also free street parking available. By the time we had parked, the museum had opened and people were entering to purchase tickets. It was quick to get in and there was a Christmas tree up with planet baubles and rockets which kept my toddler interested while we waited. Detail - under 5yo: There are 3D shapes to slot into holes, so kids had to think about how to twist and turn the shape to make it fit. There are tubes of air which blow colourful scarves up with adjustable wind speeds. The scarves can be attached to foam shapes with Velcro or tired around other things so they can play with the idea of weight/gravity. There is a "cubby house" with a vertical "conveyor belt" so you can deliver bricks and build them inside. There was also a wall where, depending on which of the plates you put down in what order, the wall changes colour in that order - introducing the concept of programming. There were cogs/gears which could be connected or disconnected and spun in groups - cause & effect, spatial recognition
Cynthia LeeCynthia Lee
10
Really great place to visit with a wee one or bigger kid. I went with my 10mo and she loved it. There is a purpose built area for young kids with lots of interactive bits to play with. There is a very good parents room next to this area. There is also an area currently showing that is apparently built for teenagers, called Beyond Perception, that my wee one really enjoyed. The exhibits are extremely visual and can be touched by wee ones. There were really neat written displays to go with the audio visual displays. They're made to look like white board and black board notes and sketches (some very elaborate). They're written by different experts about different topics, e.g. black holes, sound waves etc. Some just tidbits, some pretty decent explanations. School groups aren't allowed in this display, which also made it a nice chilled out area to be. There was a group of adults with cognitive disabilities there on the same day as me, and they also really seemed to enjoy the Beyond Perception exhibit, and the lack of kids. The exhibit is low lit, with mostly black walls. The area that all the school groups go in had lots of displays to play around with, and a really neat area where you could test your physical capabilities. The school kids were loving it. Still the occasional display that the little one enjoyed. It was really busy though (we were there on a weekday), so we just skimmed around that area really quickly. Overall really fun and we stayed for about two and a half hours.
Cara LauderCara Lauder
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Scienceworks is a great place to stop in and visit with the kids. There is a dedicated 0-5 years area called Ground Up, different areas dedicated to different sciences i.e. Sport Science, Computer Technology, Astrology etc. They have a dedicated area for pop up displays - but it was closed when we visited last Thursday. These different areas are more suited to those aged 5-12 years. Out the back of the main building are the pump house, small cafeteria and pop up coffee shop and kids playground. Cafeteria food was above average, reasonably priced, clean and quick service. In terms of accessibility, it is very easy to glide through with a pram and the walkways are wide for the most part, so you aren't constantly bumping into people. There is also a lift to access the upstairs part of the building. From the carpark there are a lot of flat footpaths. There are a few toilets around too and in the Ground Up section - specific parent change rooms for the little ones. Parking during the week was easy and not hard to find a spot in the carpark. Note - carpark costs $5 for all day. On the weekend I imagine it would be a lot harder as the carpark would only hold a few hundred, the streets are narrow and being next to Spotswood latest attraction - Grazeland, it might be a little tricky. This science museum is not the biggest I've been to, but it's worth the visit at least once. We will be back again when our kids are a little bigger.
Maria Diana SyrakisMaria Diana Syrakis
30
I remember going here as a kid, true I don't remember much though. I remember racing Cathy Freeman and making a skeleton pedal as fast as I could and that's about it but I do remember spending ages here learning and being blown away. That was years ago (more than I'll admit) and now it was time for me to bring my own daughter here. I gotta be honest I was surprised at how much smaller it was than in my memory but even so it's jam packed with stuff to do. Almost literally every available bit of space is filled with things to look at or play with. I think my favorite bit though was the pump house, you're lucky I can't take a photo of a smell hahaha. Anyway, if you're heading out here a couple of things to remember, first it is popular!!! So if you want to come here consider the timing, we had heaps of people there so it was a bit hard to move around. Next there is a small cafe when you enter but don't be fooled into thinking it's the only one. Once we had waited for our snacks we walked outside to see two empty cafes and lastly if you're in the queue to get entry remember you can use your phone to pre-purchase tickets and skip the queue entirely! Anyhow, have fun! Learn lots!!
Matthew LampMatthew Lamp
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