STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination
Could cars that hover above the ground become the mass transit of the future? Will we ever have druids like C-3PO in real life? Fantasy and reality join forces in Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. This is the first exhibition to showcase more than 80 costumes, models and props from all six Star Wars films.
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, presented by Bose Corporation, was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston and Lucasfilm Ltd. The exhibition is based upon work supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, USA. © 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Presented by Bose Corporation.
Date: 4 June to 3 November 2009
Cost: $18 Adults, $8 Concession, $6 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)

New Lightning Room show: Amps, Arcs and Sparks
Find out how sound travels, how an electric guitar works and how we can predict the distance of an approaching lightning storm in this 30 minute electrifying show starring sound waves and live lightning bolts.
Date: Now showing, check the website for times
Cost: $13 Adults, $Concession, $3.50 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)

Mathamazing exhibition coming soon
Explore the mathematics behind everyday life! Mathamazing includes hands-on activities based on topics such as shapes, probability, sequences and series, puzzles, problem solving, topology and building.
Developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra.
Date: From 2 May
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

Imagination Factory Invent and Play
Discover how simple machines can be used to create ingenious inventions. Investigate basic mechanical tools and find out how we use gears, levers, pulleys and cams in everyday life. With dozens of hands-on interactive exhibits, this exhibition will have the gears of your mind spinning with new ways to think about the mechanical world around you.
Developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra. Proudly supported by Raytheon
Date: Until 3 May 2009
Cost: $11 Adults, $3.50 children and $4 concession (includes entry to Scienceworks)