SCIENCEWORKS

Dinorama

27 June – 12 July 2015
Make your own mini animal from the Victorian Cretaceous period to add to Scienceworks giant diorama.

Museum Preparators have made an amazing dinorama for visitors to add to this winter. Imagine a miniature landscape complete with river bed, trees and a suite of animals from the Victorian Cretaceous period, created in an old-fashioned museum diorama style.

Visitors can choose to make a miniature of one of three animals – Koolasuchus cleelandi, Serendipaceratops arthurcclarkei or Quantassaurus intrepidus – all which lived in Victoria 120 million years ago.

Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Event Type: Activity

Daily, 27 Jun – 12 Jul 2015, 12PM – 3:00PM
SCIENCEWORKS, PUMPING STATION
Included with museum entry (Adult $12, Concession Free, Child Free)

Amphitheatre Show – The Dinosaur Show!
27 June – 12 July 2015
CircaNICA presents a stunning theatrical and interactive performance exploring the science behind dinosaurs! Take a trip back in time to investigate the Dino-dominating environment of the Cretaceous period.

Event Type: Performance/Show

Daily, 27 Jun – 12 Jul 2015, 12PM & 2PM
SCIENCEWORKS, AMPHITHEATRE
Included with museum entry (Adult $12, Concession Free, Child Free)

Planetarium Shows

27 June – 12 July 2015

• Starlight
• Uncover the mysteries of the stars in this planetarium show, narrated by Sigrid Thornton.
• Tycho to the Moon
• Meet Tycho, a dog who doesn’t just howl at the moon, but wants to go there.
• We Are Astonomers
• Zoom into space and learn how astronomers seek an answer to the true origin of the universe, narrated by David Tennant.

In this 30-minute live show, you’ll learn about LEDs, LCDs and lasers. Come along and marvel at the powerful lights of nature when we generate real high-energy plasmas in our Lightning Room.

Event Type: Performance/Show

Daily, Until 12 Jul 2015, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM
SCIENCEWORKS, LIGHTNING ROOM
Adult $6, Concession $5, Child $4.50, plus museum entry

Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family

23 May – 4 Oct 2015
If you thought you knew tyrannosaurs, think again.  Read the Meetoo review.

Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family is an interactive exhibition for families which presents the tyrannosaurus family and the latest scientific dinosaur discoveries from Saturday 23 May at Scienceworks. Featuring augmented reality, multimedia experiences and a fascinating array of fossils and casts of tyrannosaurus specimens, the exhibition features life-sized dinosaur skeletons, including ‘Scotty’ the Tyrannosaurus rex and a Guanlong wucaii, one of the oldest tyrannosaurs found to date.

Exciting new discoveries continue to keep people enthralled by dinosaurs and are causing the tyrannosaurus family tree to be re-evaluated. Based on information from the latest breakthroughs and designed to combine the oldest fossils with the latest interactive technology, this exhibition will engage kids with a fascinating snapshot of dinosaur life.

Indigenous Hip-Hop

5 July – 10 July 2015
Dance workshops with the Indigenous Hip-Hop Crew.

No matter what your age, get moving in these exciting dance workshops with the crew from Indigenous Hip-Hop.

Event Type: Performance/Show

Sunday 5 July – Friday 10 July, 11:30 AM, Duration: 45 minutes
MELBOURNE MUSEUM
Included with museum entry. Adults $12, Concession Free, Child Free

Milarri Garden Tours

7 July–9 July 2015
Explore the Milarri indigenous plant garden and learn about the traditional foods and technologies of Victoria’s First Peoples.

Have you ever wondered what plants and animals Victoria’s First Peoples ate, made tools, medicine, shelter and weapons from? The Milarri indigenous plant garden is an amazing resource for Melbourne’s Koorie community. Come and see the plants that are harvested for making baskets, string, animal traps, medicine, weapons and more.

Event Type: Tour

Tuesday 7 July – Thursday 9 July, 1:00 PM, Duration: 30 minutes MELBOURNE MUSEUM

Included with museum entry. Adults $12, Concession Free, Child Free

Paper Pot Plants

Daily, 10am – 5pm
‘Grow’ a beautiful paper pot plant based on a common Melbourne garden plant. Use paper, tape and recycled craft materials to make your own pot plant. Be inspired by common Melbourne garden plants, or create your own new species, and find out how plants are connected to waves of migration. Then take your pot plant home or add it to our bountiful ‘greenhouse’ display!

Event Type: Activity

Daily, 10am – 5pm
IMMIGRATION MUSEUM
Included with museum entry. Adults $12, Concession Free, Child Free

Hands-On Plant Workshops

Tuesday 7 July & Thursday 9 July
Discover the origins of common garden plants in this hands-on workshop with Do It On The Roof.
Where did the plants in your garden come from, and how did they get here? Get your hands dirty with our special guest facilitators Do It On The Roof in this horticultural and gardening workshop designed especially for kids. Each child will receive a potted seedling to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for a mess!

Event Type: Activity