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Nitty Gritty Super City

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Construction fun at Nitty Gritty Super City
Source: Paoli Smith

Explore science in the city.

Specifically designed for three to eight year olds, Nitty Gritty Super City is a fun and interactive exhibition set in a mini metropolis where children are encouraged to push buttons, pull ropes, investigate materials, encounter sounds, objects and other people.

Highlights include the construction zone, the role-play café, the digger, the cargo ship and the interactive music bowl.

EVENT DETAILS

Event Type: Permanent Exhibition

Daily, Now Showing
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Scienceworks

Included with museum entry.
MV Members receive FREE general museum entry.

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I am going there with cuzin on firday can I do it with her or not she is only 5 years of age

Hi Abbie, Nitty Gritty Super City has been designed with 3 to 8 year olds in mind, so it would be the perfect place to start your Scienceworks visit!

do u have to be 8 or younger

Hi Andrew! No, you don't have to be 8 or under, that is just a recommended age group. Older kids are welcome to join in!

Can I bring a couple of young adults with autism & downs syndrome through please I know they will like the interactive ellements?

science works rocksssssssssssss

Any rules on taking photos/videos on the premises?

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I just had my first visit 2 Scienceworks and wanted to know, how long is Sciencworks open?

Hi Roan, we hope you enjoyed your visit. Scienceworks opened in 1992.

Can't wait to take my daughter ! I first went to nitty gritty super city in 1997 !! I'm wondering if its changed I loved it!

My granma and poppy wan to take me and my sister to scince works would they still have fn there even though they are my grandma and poppy.

i have been to science works like 111 times. it really hasn't changed. but i love it. i am over 8 but nitty gritty super city is my favourite. Who made the city of melbourne out of the lego????

omg i loved that exhbition i went there in grade 3 and i loved and i going again and i m in year 7 and i m still extited

i went here as a kid, It was great! I'm 18 now and still want to go back! (:

i loved it it was cool and AMAZING how can you not love it? ;o

My daughter is three and has autism. Is nitty gritty city appropriate for her? Your reply will be much appreciated, regards

Hi Eisa,
Without knowing the specific needs of your daughter we can say that:

Many of the activities in Nitty Gritty Super City involve cooperation with others.
Many of the interactives are kinaesthetic, auditory and visual
Interaction between children and their carers is encouraged
If your child might be distracted by the Shop and Café, it is possible to avoid these areas when you arrive. Please ask the staff member at the admissions desk.
As Nitty Gritty Super City is extremely popular with schools, families and young children, it can be quite full during the school holidays, weekends and in the morning during term-time. You may want to consider the quieter times to visit, which are generally weekday afternoons from 14.00-16.30.

I love nitty gritty super city and the blocks and other stuff

can people over 12 have a look?

Hi Emily, 3-8 is just a recommended age group. Older kids are welcome to have a look or join in!

This is amazing. My boyfriend and I are going tomorrow (I'm 21, he's 20) and I love this place :P :P

I went here today with my 4 year old and 2&1/2 year old boys - they had an absolutely wonderful time, the only problem was getting them to leave! Well done to all involved in it's creation, particularly the construction area.

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