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Scitech is open this Easter long weekend - 9am to 4pm!

Scitech is open this Easter long weekend - 9am to 4pm!

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School holidays at Scitech

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School Holidays at Scitech

Pop into Scitech these school holidays and explore science hidden in the most unexpected places!

Unravel the unexpected in the new ‘Mystery Hunters’ science show. Work together to “code” a human in the Exactly Right challenge. Help a cat and mouse find a way to live together in harmony in ‘Quiet as a Mouse’. Follow astronomers from around the globe, as they decipher the code of starlight in the planetarium. Plus, there’s heaps of workshops, coding and more!

There’s something for everyone at Scitech these school holidays, with doors open from 9am daily (usually 9.30am).

Make your visit easier! Check out the helpful tips at the bottom of the page, or for more information on tickets, parking, food options and more, visit Ticket Prices & Information.

What's On - Activities

Located in the Rio Tinto Innovation Central.

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Exactly Right Challenge

In this challenge, the audience works together to "program” the presenter to complete an activity, like making breakfast or riding a scooter. Can your instructions be exactly right and lead them to success?

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Coding

Coding is something everyone can do! You can even learn the basics of coding without a computer. Introduce algorithms with this hands-on unplugged coding activity for kids.

What's On - Shows

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Quiet as a Mouse | The Big Stage

What is a young, energetic mouse to do when they want to be the best percussionist in the world, but the household cat hates loud noise? Experiment, of course! Explore a concept most children will relate to – having to be quiet sometimes - in this puppet show. Join us to explore how to understand a problem, and find ways to solve it, as we help our cat and mouse find a way to live together in harmony.

This show is suitable for ages 3-7 and goes for 25 minutes.

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We are Astronomers | Planetarium

Do you know what an astronomer does? Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers follows astronomers from around the globe as they work together, endeavouring to answer the unresolved questions of the stars by using incredible scientific technology.

This show is suitable for ages 4+ and goes for 45 minutes.

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view of the Milky Way at night

A Little Space | Planetarium

Take off and move through space, passing satellites, the international space station and asteroids along the way.

This 10-minute immersive show has been created for children under 4 years old and their families.

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Helpful tips!

🎟 Book tickets online to guarantee entry - don't miss out!

⏱ Stay longer these holidays, with doors open from 9am* daily (usually 9.30am)

🚆 Take public transport if you can! We're located across the road from City West Train Station

🚗 Limited parking is available in the City West Centre carpark. Park free for 2 hours or $5 for 5 hours

For more information, visit Ticket Prices & Information.

🥗 Bring a packed lunch or visit one of the cafes in the City West Complex

For more information on food options, visit Ticket Prices & Information.

☕ City West has two great options for your caffeine fix, Splitting Beans or Forklore

Even better - pre-order your coffee ahead of time by heading to Forklore's website.

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