Big science, big fun! These autumn school holidays, Scienceworks is bringing hands-on excitement with a stellar lineup of activities. Whether your child loves to build, experiment, or explore the wonders of space, there’s plenty to keep curious minds engaged.
From constructing cubby houses in Tinkertown to discovering the magic of sound and taking a thrilling tour through the solar system, this autumn program is packed with interactive adventures for all ages. Let’s get into it!
Scienceworks AUTUMN School Holiday Program
1. Tinkertown
Creativity meets engineering at Tinkertown, where young minds can build, invent, and problem-solve in a hands-on play space. Kids can construct cubby houses, tackle fun challenges, and even send secret messages—all while learning about the engineering design process.
This interactive experience is perfect for little builders and big thinkers alike.
Book your spot at Tinkertown! | Opening 5 April | Daily | Included with Entry | 10.00am–4.30pm |
Children $10 / Member child $8 / Concession $10 / Adult $25 / Senior $20
2. Good Vibrations Amphitheatre Show
Ever wondered how sound works? The Good Vibrations show brings the science of sound to life with fascinating demonstrations. Watch voices turn into laser patterns, learn how humans and animals create noise, and discover the hidden magic of sound waves.
This free 20-minute show is an exciting way to explore the science behind what we hear every day.
Book your spot at Good Vibrations! | 5 April – 21 April | Daily | 12.00pm & 2.00pm
Included with Scienceworks entry
3. Planetarium Shows
Enjoy one of these daily ‘out of this world’ shows at the Planetarium!
- 11am and 2pm – Tycho Goes to Mars
- 12pm – Solar System Odyssey
- 1pm – Tilt
Book your spot at Scienceworks Planetarium | Daily
4. Glow Show
Enjoy a game show like experience with three rounds of electrifying demonstrations! If you get to complete all rounds, you might even get the chance to see the giant Tesla Coil which is able to generate more than two million volts of electricity!
Note that because this experience is full of awesome sparks and loud noises, the Lightning Room is only recommended for kids ages five years and up.
Book your spot at the Glow Show | 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, Daily
5. FlushBack iPad Activity
FlushBack offers an innovative augmented reality journey at Scienceworks. Families with children aged 8+ can tackle challenges in the historic Spotswood Pumping Station, ensuring Melbourne remains ‘Smellbourne’-free.
Engage with past workers and learn about the city’s sewage system in this captivating, interactive experience that blends history and technology seamlessly.
Book your ticket to Scienceworks | Daily 1pm & 3pm
6. Fulldome Flicks: The Great Schiaparelli’s Space-Time Spectacular
Step into the Planetarium for an awe-inspiring journey through the solar system. Join the flamboyant Great Schiaparelli on a death-defying space-time adventure inside his wondrous Observatorium. From Mercury’s scorching heat to Pluto’s icy surface, this thrilling cinematic experience will showcase the breathtaking wonders—and dangers—of our cosmic neighborhood, all while highlighting why Earth is such a special place.
Fulldome Flicks: The Great Schiaparelli’s Space-Time Spectacular | 5 April – 28 June (every Saturday) | 4.30pm–5.30pm | Children $14 / Member children $10 / Member adult $15 / Adult $19
7. Scienceworks Permanent Exhibits
While you visit during the school holidays, make sure you stop by these awesome exhibits at Scienceworks
- Think Ahead (Daily Exhibition) – With more than 200 objects from the past, the present and the speculative future, this exhibition blends technology with hands-on experiences.
- Ground Up: Building Big Ideas, Together (Daily Exhibition) – A fun exhibition that’s focused on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) learning for children under 5 years.
- Beyond Perception: Seeing the Unseen (Daily Exhibition) – Explore the invisible fields and forces that surround us, such as gravitational waves, invisible light, sound and aerodynamics.
- Sportsworks (Daily Exhibition) – A place to leap, run, throw and row.
Check out the Scienceworks’ must-do permanent exhibitions including Ground Up and Beyond Perception
Eat and drink at Grazeland next door
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