Scienceworks Shines a Light on Illusions

Brain Busters
Trick your eyes, boggle your brain and discover the science of illusions in this 20-minute live show. All ages.
Time: Daily 12pm & 2pm

Scope it Out
Create your own colourful illusion toy in this 10-minute activity. Ages 5 and up.
Time: Daily 1pm-3pm

Playing with Light
Experience illuminating light, lasers and lenses in this exhibition for the whole family to enjoy. Change your shape with our flexible mirrors, mix coloured lights, freeze your shadow, paint using virtual brushes and try to navigate our maze of lasers!
Time: Daily, 10am-4.30pm

Carnival of Science
Explore the science behind the carnival! Navigate the maze of mirror and challenge yourself with the strength tester. Like a human cannonball, launch yourself head first into the weird and wacky world of the carnival!
Date: Opens 15th of December 2012
Time: 10am-4.30pm
Cost: $16 adult, $5 concessions and $4.50 children - MV Members receive 50% discount

Melbourne Planetarium
Tycho to the Moon                        
Stories in the Stars - the night sky of the Boorong people Tilt
Black Holes
Time: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm                       
Cost: $16 adult, $5 concessions and $4.50 children - MV Members receive 50% discount

The Lightning Room
Discover the ultimate hair-raising experience with the Fire and Light show at the Victoria University High Voltage Theatre.
Time: Daily 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Cost $16 adult, $5 concessions and $4.50 children - MV Members receive 50% discount