Scienceworks, Interactive science museum in Spotswood, Australia
Scienceworks is an interactive museum in Spotswood where visitors can explore hands-on exhibits, watch shows in a planetarium, and experiment with scientific concepts in dedicated spaces. The building is designed to make learning active and physical, with areas that let people test ideas directly rather than observe passively.
The museum occupies a historic building that once served as the pumping station for Melbourne's sewerage operations. From 1897 to 1965, it was the operational center for managing the city's wastewater infrastructure.
The institution plays a key role in making science accessible to young learners from the local community. You can observe how school groups and families work together to explore ideas that connect to everyday life.
The museum is located within walking distance of Spotswood station and is easily accessible for most visits. Parking is free and visitors can enjoy different exhibition areas and planetarium shows throughout the day.
The outdoor grounds feature acoustic parabolic dishes positioned about 100 meters (330 feet) apart. Visitors can use these dishes to test how sound travels across distance by whispering messages to each other from one dish to another.
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