Scienceworks, Science museum in Spotswood, Australia.
The museum features interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and a historic pumping station within a modern building under the West Gate Bridge arch.
Established in 1992, Scienceworks was designed as an educational facility connecting Melbourne's industrial heritage with contemporary applied technology and scientific discoveries.
The facility houses 100,000 collection items that represent the technological and industrial development of Melbourne through permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with children under 16 entering free and adults paying a $15 admission fee.
The Lightning Room presents demonstrations of electrical principles through high-voltage displays, while the planetarium offers astronomical shows throughout the day.
Location: City of Hobsons Bay
Operator: Museums Victoria
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-16:30
Website: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks
GPS coordinates: -37.83145,144.89391
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:23
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