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Scienceworks – Timings

Scienceworks Opening Hours by Day

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (last entry 4:00 PM).
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (last entry 4:00 PM).
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (last entry 4:00 PM).
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Last Thursday of the month, the Planetarium stays open for the 18+ Discover the Night Sky session.
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, then 18+ Planetarium Nights takes over the dome after dark, doors from 7:00 PM.
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. First Saturday of the month brings a calmer Low Sensory Session.
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — the busiest family day, so book ahead.
  • Closed only twice a year: Good Friday and Christmas Day.

When's the Best Time to Visit?

Quietest: weekday mornings at opening.

Busiest: weekends and school holidays.

Book around the shows: the Planetarium runs on a fixed timetable.

Calmer visit: the first Saturday's Low Sensory Session.

Scienceworks After Dark

Twice a month the Planetarium goes 18+ after hours, on a separate ticket.

Planetarium Nights (Fridays): monthly fulldome film program.

Discover the Night Sky (last Thursday): astronomer-led night sky tour.

Ready to plan the rest of the day? See what to expect at Scienceworks for facilities, dining and accessibility.

Scienceworks Melbourne: Entry Ticket

Highlights

Explore interactive exhibits suitable for children and adults alike.

Discover historic machinery that powered the city.

Engage with hands-on activities that invite learning through experience.

Enjoy a family-friendly environment that encourages curiosity.

Benefit from affordable ticket pricing for a day of exploration.

FAQs about Timings for Scienceworks

What time does Scienceworks open?

10:00 AM, every day of the week — hours don't change on weekends or public holidays.

When is the last entry?

4:00 PM, half an hour before the museum closes at 4:30 PM.

Is it open every day of the year?

Yes, with only two exceptions: Good Friday and Christmas Day. Every other day, including public and school holidays, it keeps its usual hours.

Does it open later than 4:30 PM?

Yes, twice a month: Friday's 18+ Planetarium Nights and the last Thursday's 18+ Discover the Night Sky session, both on a separate ticket.

When's the best time to visit?

Weekday mornings right at opening are quietest. Weekends and school holidays are busiest, so book ahead and arrive early if that's your only option.

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