Scienceworks is located just 5 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.
Open daily 10am – 4:30pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Adult $8, Concession* and Child (3–16 years) free entry.
Additional charges may apply for temporary exhibitions.
Melbourne Planetarium and Lightning Room shows each incur an additional charge of $5 adult, $4 concession and $3.50 child (3–16 years).
To ensure free-flowing access for all our visitors, prams and strollers are not permitted within the Planetarium and Lightning Room. A pram parking area is provided.
See What's On for further details.
* Accepted concession cards are: Carer Card, Commonwealth Seniors Card, Health Care Card, International Seniors Card, Overseas University Card, Pension Card, Student Card (Australian or International) and Veterans Affairs Card. Photo ID is required for all concession entry.
Note: Visitors with a companion card are entitled to free entry when accompanying their care recipient, on presentation of their card at the ticket desk.
- Access
View a list of accessible facilities at Scienceworks.
- Café
The recently refurbished café offers a mix of self selection and counter service – with a variety of healthy, fresh and contemporary food to suit all tastes.
The café is open from 10:00am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:30pm on weekends and Public Holidays.
- Scienceworks Shop
Visit the Scienceworks Shop for an extensive selection of unique and educational books, gifts, souvenirs and toys.