Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks are celebrating National Science Week from 15 \u2013 23 August 2009 with a variety of special events and activities. These include behind the scenes tours, a chance to meet inspiring scientists, an astronomy lecture, chemistry workshops for kids and more.<\/p>\n
For further information visit museumvictoria.com.au or phone 13 11 02.<\/p>\n
MELBOURNE MUSEUM<\/p>\n
Inspiring Scientists
\nBiology? Paleontology? Find out about your favourite \u201cology\u201d by chatting to inspiring career scientists. Meet scientists from a range of research and career backgrounds and talk to an expert to find out what exciting and varied opportunities a career in science has to offer.
\nDate: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August
\nTime: 11.00 to 4.00pm
\nCost: Free with venue entry
\nLocation: Melbourne Museum<\/p>\n
Behind the Scenes tour
\nView fascinating objects from Museum Victoria\u2019s science collection that have not been on public display. See deep sea fish, unusual crystals, ancient fossils and more in this rare opportunity to tour some of Museum Victoria\u2019s science collection.
\nDate: Saturday 15 August
\nTime: 11.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm & 3.30pm
\nCost: Free with venue entry
\nLocation: Melbourne Museum. Places limited, sign up on the day<\/p>\n
Bring in a\u2026
\nEver come across something while bushwalking or gardening that has stumped you completely? Bring in a bug, bone, fossil or feather that you have found and make use of Museum Victoria\u2019s expertise and free identification services at the Discovery Centre, Melbourne Museum.
\nDate: Saturday 15 August
\nTime: 10.00am to 4.00pm
\nLocation: Melbourne Museum, Discovery Centre<\/p>\n
Walking with Dinosaurs
\nLook out for the dinosaur puppets that roam the galleries of the Melbourne Museum. Beware \u2013 who knows when they will be right behind you!
\nDate: Saturday 15 August
\nTime: Daily
\nCost: Free with venue entry
\nLocation: Melbourne Museum<\/p>\n
Make a Dino Mask
\nMake your own Styracosaurus mask and wander through the Dinosaur Walk amongst some of the other fierce-looking armoured dinosaurs.
\nDate: Saturday 15 August
\nTime: 11.00am to 3.00pm
\nCost: Free with venue entry
\nLocation: Melbourne Museum<\/p>\n
Meet the Expert
\nCome along and meet a museum curator, scientist or researcher. Find out about their exciting work and the latest research at Museum Victoria.
\nDate: Saturday 15 August
\nTime: 11.15am, 11.45am, 12.15pm, 12.45pm, 1.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm & 2.45pm
\nCost: Free with venue entry
\nLocation: Melbourne Museum<\/p>\n
SCINEMA
\nIn National Science Week 2009 we invite you to discover the talent across Australia with SCINEMA \u2013 exploring science through film. Sit back and relax with SCINEMA in the Discovery Centre and find out about all things science and the great Science Week events in the coming week.
\nDate: Saturday 15 August and Sunday 23 August (Scienceworks only)
\nTime: Daily
\nCost: Free with venue entry
\nLocation: Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks<\/p>\n
SCIENCEWORKS<\/p>\n
Discover the Night Sky: Milky Way Galaxy
\nWe are just one planet, orbiting one star, among the 400 billion-odd stars of our Milky Way Galaxy. It is truly magnificent; a swirling mass of stars, gas and dust. But what do we know of our home galaxy? And how did we come to discover it? Evening includes a planetarium experience, complimentary wine and cheese and stargaze through telescopes (weather permitting).
\nDate: Thursday 20 August\u00a0\u00a0 Note: Discover the Night Sky lectures also run Thursday 6, 13 and 27 August
\nTime: 7.00pm
\nCost: $25
\nLocation: Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Bookings essential, call 9392 4819<\/p>\n
BASF Kids\u2019 Lab
\nExperience the fascinating world of chemistry! Run by BASF chemists, the chemistry workshops introduce chemistry to children in a fun and exciting way through simple and interactive hands-on experiments.
\nDate: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August
\nTime: 11.00am, 1.00 & 3.00pm
\nLocation: Scienceworks. Bookings essential, call 9392 4819<\/p>\n
Australian Skeptics
\nThe Australian Skeptics will be explaining the science behind the paranormal at Scienceworks. See magic illusions, try out a bed of nails and many more surprising demonstrations.
\nDate: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August
\nTime: 11.00am to 4.00pm
\nCost: Free with venue entry
\nLocation: Scienceworks
\nThis initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks are celebrating National Science Week from 15 \u2013 23 August 2009 with a variety of special events and activities. These include behind the scenes tours, a chance to meet inspiring scientists, an astronomy lecture, chemistry workshops for kids and more. For further information visit museumvictoria.com.au or phone 13 11 02. MELBOURNE<\/p>\n