Past Exhibitions

All Exhibitions

 Amazing Backyard Adventures Take a closer look at what you might find in your backyard. Body Odyssey A journey through the human body. Clockwise: It's About Time Become a time traveller in this exhibition of time pieces, artworks and interactive exhibits. wooden lugger ‘Mystery’ Cornish Fishing Lugger Display Commemorate the voyage of the fishing lugger, Mystery, from Cornwall, UK to Melbourne in 1854-1855. David Malin Awards 2010 Winning Sky Photos: The David Malin Awards 2010 A display of spectacular images of the sky. The David Malin Awards 2011 Winning Sky Photos: The David Malin Awards 2011 View spectacular images of the night sky! PLANETARIUM FOYER Winning Sky Photos: The David Malin Awards 2012 Winning Sky Photos: The David Malin Awards 2012 See spectacular images of the night sky! PLANETARIUM FOYER Earth Quest – Outer Space to Inner Earth Earth Quest – Outer Space to Inner Earth Go on a voyage from the outer limits of the Milky Way to the very centre of planet Earth. Earth's Fury Touch a tornado, experience an earthquake, make waves and feel the wind in your hair. Eaten Alive See giant animatronic predators and experience a shark cage dive in virtual reality. Being Resourceful EPA Victoria Calendar Competition Display View the exhibition of finalists for the EPA Victoria’s 2010 calendar competition.  Explore-a-saurus Discover a world of dinosaurs at Scienceworks as you explore the science of palaeontology.  Eyes on Earth See how satellites track weather, monitor pollution, create maps and help predict storms. Going Places Going Places: The Technology of Transport Ride a mini hovercraft, guide a blimp and land an aeroplane on the flight simulator. Harley Davidson Exhibition Two-wheeled warriors. How to Make a Monster The Art and Technology of Animatronics. Humanoid Discovery Humanoid Discovery Discover how different body systems and organs function. Illusions Bend your brain! Imagination Factory Imagination Factory An interactive exhibition that explores gears, levers, pulleys and cams. Innovative Australians Come and explore innovations that have had key influences in shaping Australia. K'Nexhibition If you can create it, you can construct it. LEGO ATLAS Detector LEGO ATLAS Detector See a LEGO model of one component of the Earth's biggest particle physics experiment. PLANETARIUM FOYER Living Colour Come and explore the world of colour!  Mathamazing Explore the mathematics behind everyday life. Mathamazing 2000 Discover the many ways in which Mathematics is part of your daily life. Measure Island Measure Island There is a lot more to measuring than you think. Megawatt 2001 It's electrifying! Megawatt 2005 How do we make electricity? Will we ever run out? Do animals use it? Microscapes Explore the unseen world. Mini Car 50th Anniversary Display Mini Car 50th Anniversary Display Small wonder: the Mini turns 50. Mission Earthling Discover the human body. Mountains to the Sea Illustrating the concept of water catchment. Muck Bunker Stormwater Experience Muck Bunker Stormwater Experience Help prevent Max Muck polluting our waterways. Our Water Our Water If you were in control of Australia's water, how would you use it? boy using interactive at perception deception Perception Deception Is your ‘reality’ different from that of those around you? Detail of work from Periodic Table on Show Periodic Table on Show See artists’ interpretations of the Periodic Table of elements. boys looking at their shadows Playing with Light Experience illuminating light, lasers and lenses in this exhibition for the whole family to enjoy. Science on the Move Intriguing exhibits and plenty of hands-on activities cover a diversity of science themes. Sci-Quest Sci-Quest Sci-Quest is an enticing collection of interactive science and technology exhibits for all ages. Sea Chest Secrets Unlock a maritime mystery. Smugglers, Customs and Contraband Stories of drug busts, wildlife seizures and smuggling. Space So you want to be an astronaut? Speed: Science In Motion Experience the exhilaration of Formula One auto racing. Sport - More than Heroes and Legends Discover the triumphs, the fashion, the science and the passion of sport. Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination Journey into a galaxy far, far away and discover the science behind the Star Wars films. Strike a Chord thumbnail Strike a Chord The Science of Music Exhibition. Surprises of the Cosmos Surprises of the Cosmos A spectacular photograph display. Terrorsaurus The dinosaurs have arrived! Ford Quadricycle The Centenary of the Model T Ford Celebrate the centenary of the First Model T Ford during October. Tools of Trade A special edition of the A-Z of Collecting, showcasing Museum Victoria's hand tool collections. Top Secret - Licence to Spy Explore the scientific world of espionage across various locations around the world. Toys: Science at Play Toys: Science at Play Why does a spinning top stay upright? What makes the patterns in a kaleidoscope? Wallace and Gromit Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention Wallace and Gromit have moved into Scienceworks! Whodunit? Murder Mystery at Menagerie Park Can you match the fingerprints and the bullets? Can you solve the mystery of Whodunit?