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Scienceworks, Spotswood

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#1 of 51 in Museums in Greater Melbourne
Must see · Specialty Museum · Museum
Housing important cultural and scientific collections of the State of Victoria, Scienceworks is a world-renowned science museum located in the suburb of Spotswood. Established in 1992, the museum is housed in a large building near the historic Spotswood Pumping Station, the steam engines of which form an associated exhibit. Other displays and exhibits include hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and educational tours, including a stop at the planetarium, especially popular with kids. Make sure to visit the museum's "lightning room," a 120-seat auditorium presenting demonstrations about electricity and featuring a giant Tesla Coil, an instrument capable of producing spectacular lightning bolts. To visit Scienceworks on your holiday in Spotswood, and find out what else Spotswood has to offer, use our Spotswood.
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  • By hollybridges
    they got rid of nitty gritty and replaced it with boring stuff i will not be returning unfortunately its no more fun and my whole childhood has disappeared smh )': i hate it here  more »
  • By 619jeffry
    Scienceworks is run by Museums Victoria. It aims to get kids interested in science by making science fun through intereative dispays. It's one of the best museums of this sort that I have seen It...  more »
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  • By Luke Masters
    Scienceworks is a fun place to learn and discover new things. Scienceworks is the perfect place to take your kids in the school holidays. The renovation had greatly improved the venue with fascinating new exhibits for those of all ages - not to mention the great air conditioning. Free entry for concession holders makes this a worthwhile trip as well as the various shows which are put on.
  • By Ruby DHG
    Amazing exhibition! We couldn't been happier seeing the moon so close. Also they have a great play area for children all ages. Our 6 months baby had a blast!
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