Scienceworks

Scienceworks is a science museum in Spotswood housed in a modern building positioned under the West Gate Bridge, featuring interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and a restored historic pumping station. The structure blends contemporary design with references to the site's industrial heritage.

The museum was founded in 1992 as a way to connect Melbourne's industrial past with contemporary science and technology. The site itself occupies the grounds of a former water treatment facility.

The place connects Melbourne's industrial past with modern perspectives, showing how people have used and continue to use technology across generations. Visitors experience how craftsmanship and innovation shaped the city.

The site is accessible and largely flat, making it manageable for visitors with limited mobility. Plan to spend at least two hours to properly explore the exhibitions and demonstrations.

The Lightning Room features high-voltage experiments that demonstrate electrical principles in dramatic fashion. These live demonstrations make abstract science concepts instantly tangible.

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: December 8, 2025 19:55