Scienceworks Saturday: Pumping Station, Glow Show & Planetarium Marathon

Let’s spend Saturday exploring Scienceworks together.

The plan is to meet at Scienceworks in the morning, then move through a full lineup of activities: the Pumping Station Guided Walk, The Glow Show in the Lightning Theatre, several Melbourne Planetarium sessions, and the 4:30pm Fulldome Flicks screening of One Step Beyond.

This will be a fairly full day, but the vibe will be relaxed and low-pressure. There will be breaks between sessions, and we can chat, explore the museum, grab food/coffee, or just take it easy between shows.

After the final session, anyone who wants to continue hanging out can join for optional dinner at Grazeland Melbourne nearby.
Solo attendees are very welcome.

Who this is for
This is good for anyone interested in science, astronomy, space, engineering, museums, planetarium shows, or just doing something a bit different on a Saturday.

You do not need to know anyone beforehand. I’ll be there from 10:30am and will help people find the group.

Links

• Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XogEGEFLkeYryFmB7
• Scienceworks Map: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/plan-your-visit/visitor-map/
  Pumping Station Guided Walk: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/pumping-station-tour/
• The Glow Show: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/the-glow-show/
• Starlight: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/starlight/
• Black Holes: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/black-holes/
• "Ticket to the Universe" show: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/ticket-to-the-universe/
• Fulldome Flicks: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/fulldome-flicks/
• Optional dinner — Grazeland Melbourne: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUD9ZTGT41NioKbMA

Timeline

• 10:30am — Meet at Scienceworks
• 11:00am — Pumping Station Guided Walk
• 12:00pm — The Glow Show
• 1:00pm — Starlight
• 2:00pm — Black Holes
• 3:00pm — Ticket to the Universe
• 4:30pm — Fulldome Flicks: One Step Beyond
• 5:30pm — Meetup ends
• Afterwards — Optional dinner at Grazeland Melbourne food court

The timeline is based on the current Scienceworks session schedule, but attendees should still check the official booking page before purchasing tickets.

Tickets / cost
Please buy your own tickets for the sessions you want to attend. Meetup RSVP does not include museum entry or session tickets.

Scienceworks museum entry and individual show/session pricing can vary depending on what you book, so please check the official booking page carefully before purchasing.

I recently purchased a Museums Victoria Membership, as it should work out cheaper for me in the long run with multiple museum / Scienceworks visits. If you think you may visit Scienceworks, Melbourne Museum, IMAX, or other Museums Victoria events more often, you may want to check whether membership is worth it for you too.

Recommended sessions to book if you want to follow the full meetup plan:

• 12:00pm — The Glow Show
• 1:00pm — Starlight
• 2:00pm — Black Holes
• 3:00pm — Ticket to the Universe
• 4:30pm — Fulldome Flicks: One Step Beyond

The Pumping Station Guided Walk is currently listed as included with museum entry, but it is “book on arrival” and may depend on guide availability and weather conditions.

Fulldome Flicks may have separate entry conditions, so please check the official ticket page when booking.

Transport
Scienceworks is in Spotswood. Public transport options include train to Spotswood Station, followed by about a 10-minute walk. Please check PTV before travelling in case of disruptions.

Food
There maybe be a café option at Scienceworks during the day, but we may have limited time between some sessions. You may want to bring water and some snacks.

After the final session, we can optionally head to Grazeland Melbourne for dinner. Grazeland is next to Scienceworks and is currently listed as open on Saturdays from 12 noon to 10pm, with a $4 entry fee.

Bring

• Your booked tickets / booking confirmation
• Water bottle
• Snacks or lunch if you prefer not to rely only on café food
• Comfortable shoes
• Phone charger or power bank
• A light jacket

What to expect
This is a full-day museum and planetarium meetup. Most of the day will be indoors, with some walking around Scienceworks and between session spaces.

The group may move fairly quickly between sessions, so please arrive on time if you want to stay with the main group. You are also welcome to join only part of the day or leave early.

The vibe will be relaxed, friendly, and social.

Weather / backup
Most of the meetup is indoors, so normal rain should not be an issue.

The Pumping Station Guided Walk may be affected by guide availability or weather, so if that changes on the day, we can use that time to explore Scienceworks instead.

Important notes
Please book your own tickets in advance if you want to attend the timed shows. Some sessions may sell out.

Please try to book the same session times listed in the timeline so we can stay together as a group.

If your plans change, please update your RSVP to “Not Going” so numbers stay clear.