Scienceworks Museum and Melbourne Planetarium"Interactive education for the whole family"
This is one of Melbourne's great attractions and top cheap weekend getaways, a perfect day trip and wonderful way to educate while entertaining the kids. "What to do with the kids in the Holidays?". You can definitely Tick this one  Science and Technology take on a new meaning....push this, poke that, pull it, blow it and so on, hands-on interactive science exhibits make learning a truly fun experience not just for the kids but for you as well. The Scienceworks Museum is divided into different sections..... Sports Works
Test your fitness levels, learn how your body works....how about a race against one of Australia's fastest women sprinters, Cathy Freeman? This is a great exhibition as there are over 20 Hands-on and interactive experiences to take part in. Try your hand at being the world's greatest extreme snowboarder. 
Nitty Gritty Super CityDesigned for kids aged 3 to 8 years, let them loose in their own kid-sized house, explore a mini Melbourne, control that mini-excavator or even build a wall, just to mention a few exhibits.   House SecretsWhat are you sleeping on or with? What happens when you put an egg and other things into a microwave and press the button? How does a mouse view its surrounds? OH! Watch out Don't get sucked into that gigantic vacuum cleaner! So much more Fun...Fun...Fun.  High Voltage Theater
Now this is really an electrifying experience 30 minutes of extreme sound and sight. Have you ever seen a 2 Million Volt Lightening Demonstration? What happens when lightening strikes a plane in flight, someone standing under a tree or hits a building? These and so many more questions are answered by the stimulating demonstrator. 
Melbourne Planetarium  Sit back in your comfy recliner and let your senses take in this awesome Virtual Museum. Stunning images and incredible special effects take you to the outer reaches of the universe.Wow, there is so much out there and more to explore! The huge modern dome fills with the most amazing images of stars, planets and those amazing black holes. The Audio is clear, non distorted and thrilling to hear. What an great experience.  Spotswood Pumping StationWhy was Melbourne once nicknamed "Smellybourne"? Your guide will answer this and many other questions as you wander through some of Melbourne's very interesting past. These engines are enormous.
 Getting to The Scienceworks Museum and other important Bits and Pieces
Williamstown Ferries
If you are at all concerned with what the weather will do then visit this Food/Drinksat Scienceworks Museum...you can picnic at the undercover free BBQ's or purchase yummy tucker at the well stocked Museum Cafe....their Coffee is beautiful! There are several playgrounds for the children to climb over, under and through. Check out the Steam Engine Display, the Flinders Street Clock and the Huge Sundial  The Scienceworks Museum is for Big and Little Kids The Scienceworks Museum is continuously displaying different exhibitions. There are fantastic special shows arranged for the kids during their School Holidays. For more exact information on.... Visit the official Site for Scienceworks
For a truly amazing and thoroughly enjoyable day trip I recommend a visit to Scienceworks and The Melbourne Planetarium. This is a family getaway well worth the effort....so much fun for all the family to enjoy.
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