Step into Spring with a day full of curiosity and discovery at Scitech! We’ve packed the day with live science shows, interactive workshops from The Kids Research Institute Australia, back-to-back planetarium experiences, and a hands-on challenge that will send you spinning.
Explore just how much pressure we’re really under with our Under Pressure live science show. A Little Space and The Great Solar System Adventure (live shows) offer extraordinary experiences in the planetarium.
There’s so much happening at Scitech these school holidays, with doors open from 9am daily (usually 9.30am).
What’s On – Shows
🎈 Under Pressure – Chevron Science Theatre
Explore just how much pressure we’re really under as we use nothing but the ocean of air around us – and a little bit of science – to turn your world inside out and upside down. Join our Science Presenters to investigate, ask questions, make predictions, and test our ideas to understand some of the more surprising and unusual effects it has on the world around us.
🚀 A Little Space – Planetarium
Join in as we count down, take off and travel through space and experience the wonders of our Solar System. In this spectacular 10-minute voyage we’ll visit new worlds, navigate safely through asteroids, and even say hello to the Voyager spacecraft. This show has been created specifically for toddlers and is suitable for all ages.
🛰️ The Great Solar System Adventure – Planetarium
Join our showman extraordinaire on a death-defying journey to the planets. Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System in this breathtaking immersive adventure. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.
What’s On – Activities
🔴 Destination Mars | Feature Exhibition
Through 17 hands-on exhibits, you’ll be tasked with solving problems in a new land. From packing for your mission to exploring the surface of the Red Planet, you’ll get a taste of the science and technology needed to survive.
🧪 Pop-up Science
Don’t miss the 10 minute “bite-sized” science demonstrations, covering a range of science topics in the Rio Tinto Innovation Centre grandstand!
My Energy Future powered by Opito: Wind Turbine Building Challenge
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and become a wind engineer! In this hands-on challenge, design and test your very own wind turbine. Try out different blade angles, heights, and shapes to see how much energy you can generate. Every tweak makes a difference – can you find the most powerful design?
My Energy Future (MEF), powered by OPITO, is your gateway to the exciting world of STEM and the diverse career paths in the energy industry. Join us in this exciting challenge to see how your project will perform in the real world.
Special Events
Have your space questions answered! with Dr Shawna Pandya
Ask An Astronaut
What does it take to become an astronaut? How do you float in zero gravity? And seriously… what does astronaut food taste like? Now’s your chance to find out straight from someone who’s getting ready to blast off!
Join us for “Ask an Astronaut” – a fun, interactive presentation, where you can meet Canadian Astronaut Dr Shawna Pandya, who’s preparing for her very first spaceflight. Not only that, but she’s also a Doctor, Aquanaut and Explorer – she’s turned her love of science into a ticket to the stars! Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, cool space facts and a chance to ask your own out-of-this-world questions in this live presentation.
When: Saturday 27th September 10am and 2pm
Where: Rio Tinto Innovation Central
Auslan Day at Scitech
To celebrate National Week of Deaf People, Scitech is making Tuesday 30th September accessible for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community. The Rio Tinto Innovation Central Grandstand, Chevron Science Theatre and the Scitech Planetarium will all be accessible, with Auslan Interpreters in each area, and captions in the two theatres, available all day. Join us in celebration of inclusivity and curiosity for all!
When: Tuesday 30th September
School Holiday Workshops
Good to Know
Quiet Space: Our low sensory room will be available for a recharge, away from the excitement. This is located near the exit to the Discovery Shop.
Getting to Scitech: Parking is free for 2 hours via the machines in the undercover car park. Scitech visitors also have access to a $5 for 5 hours parking ticket, via the parking machines located inside the City West Centre and Scitech. If you’re catching public transport, we’re located across from the City West train station, one stop from Perth City on the Fremantle Line. Plus, SmartRider holders ride for free on Sundays.
More information on parking, public transport, and food options can be found here.
Helpful Tips
- Air-conditioning
- Baby changeroom
- Pram and wheelchair accessible
- Get your caffeine fix from the in-centre coffee cart
- City West has two great options for coffee & food: Splitting Beans or Forklore
- Easy access from City West train station
- $5 parking for 5 hours
- Limited parking available
- Quiet Space available
