Scienceworks Tickets
Choose your experience
Good to know
- Know before you go
Your experience at Scienceworks Melbourne
Engage with hands-on science and discovery
Begin your adventure at Scienceworks Melbourne, where children, families and inquisitive minds can enjoy a modern museum dedicated to interactive science and technology. Explore a range of cleverly designed exhibitions that encourage learning through play and hands-on experiments. Discover the basics of physics, engineering, and the natural world with exhibits suited for all ages.
Marvel at the Melbourne Planetarium
Step into the Melbourne Planetarium and enjoy immersive digital projections that showcase the wonders of the universe. Watch shows about stars, planets and galaxies in stunning clarity. Planetarium presentations are accessible and captivating, making astronomy approachable whether this is your first visit or you are a lifelong space enthusiast.
Features for everyone
Scienceworks provides a welcoming environment for all visitors. The venue is wheelchair and stroller friendly, offers sensory maps for neurodivergent guests and supports vision-impaired visitors with tactile exhibits. Children under 17 enter free with a paying adult, making it a great value family outing.
Exhibits and activities
Participate in interactive experiments and challenges designed to teach scientific concepts
Explore themed galleries covering electricity, movement, the cosmos and daily life
Attend special shows held throughout the day at the Melbourne Planetarium
Planning your visit
Scienceworks is open daily so you can plan a visit that fits your schedule. Please note, the museum operates in low sensory mode for select times each month to support guests who prefer a quieter environment. Flash photography and food are not permitted inside the galleries to preserve the exhibits and visitor comfort. Bring a notebook if you wish to jot down details from the exhibitions or space shows.
Why visit Scienceworks?
Scienceworks inspires curiosity about science, space, and technology with exhibitions that are both educational and fun. With a planetarium featuring world-class visual storytelling and engaging experiments, it’s a must-visit destination in Melbourne for locals and tourists alike.
Book your Scienceworks Tickets tickets now!
- Cancellation policy
Cannot be canceled or rescheduled
Frequently asked
Is Scienceworks suitable for young children?
Yes, the exhibits are designed for all age groups and children under 17 enter free with an adult.
Are there accessible features at the museum?
Yes, Scienceworks is wheelchair and stroller accessible and offers sensory maps for neurodivergent guests.
Can I bring food or drinks inside?
No, food and beverages are not allowed inside exhibition areas.
Are there special sensory-friendly times?
Yes, low sensory sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month outside school holidays.
Explore more
Explore Melbourne
Map of nearby experiences