Step out of the rain and into a day bursting with excitement at Scitech! We’ve packed the day with live science shows, interactive workshops from The Kids Research Institute Australia, back-to-back planetarium shows, and a massive hands-on activity that’s sure to spark your curiosity.
Experience the excitement of our shows — Tap into the wonder of chemistry in our everyday lives in Ignite Your Curiosity live science show. A Little Trip to the Moon and Voyage of Discovery (live show) 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).
School Holiday Workshops
What’s On – Shows
🔥 Ignite Your Curiosity – Chevron Science Theatre
This show invites visitors of all ages to dive into the fascinating world of chemistry through explosive experiments, dazzling colour changes, and towering foam monsters. With dynamic demonstrations choreographed to music, the activity sparks wonder and excitement, inspiring a deeper understanding of how chemistry connects to our everyday lives.
🌑 A Little Trip to the Moon – Planetarium
Join in as we count down, take off and travel through space to our nearest cosmic neighbour. In this spectacular 10-minute voyage we’ll land on the Moon, leave our footprint on the surface and even see moons from around other planets. This show has been created specifically for toddlers and is suitable for all ages.
🌏 Voyage of Discovery (live show) – Planetarium
Join our live Presenter on a journey through time and space as we uncover the enduring relationship between humans and the sky. From ancient stargazing to modern exploration, we’ll then blast off from Earth to venture further into the universe than any spacecraft has gone before.
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.
✂️ Make a Snake
Join us in creating a giant snake! This hands-on activity invites visitors to contribute to a collaborative art installation by shaping cardboard scales using BeaverBot kits (a cardboard cutting tool) and adding them to the growing snake structure.
🧪Pop-up Science
Pop-up Science ‘busks’ will be running throughout the day in the Rio Tinto Innovation Centre grandstand space.
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
