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Museum Victoria celebrates National Science Week with a science-sational program at Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks <\/strong><\/p>\n

Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks are celebrating National Science Week from 14 \u2013 22 August with a variety of science-tastic special events and activities! Come and meet inspiring scientists, hear about the strange sea creatures that call the Titanic<\/em> home, take part in a chemistry workshop for kids \u2013 and much more!<\/p>\n

For further information visit museumvictoria.com.au\/scienceweek<\/p>\n

MELBOURNE MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Science on Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet Museum Victoria\u2019s experts and discover some of the weird and wonderful specimens in Museum Victoria\u2019s science collections from unusual crystals to ancient fossils. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday 14 August<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10.00am \u2013 4.00pm<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>The Walk<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Included with museum entry<\/p>\n

Wild at Art<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art is used to illustrate the natural sciences including fish, dinosaurs, birds and mammals. Get creative and explore science through art activities. Try your hand at drawing your favourite or most obscure museum specimen.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday 14 August<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10.00am \u2013 4.00pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Science & Life and Mind & Body Galleries<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Included with museum entry<\/p>\n

The Art of Scientific Illustration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art and science have long been associated with scientific observation and record keeping. Be inspired by the art of scientific illustration. Hear from illustrators Ryall Plant and Peter Trusler, and discover the upcoming MV travelling exhibition about science and art, Eyeline <\/em>with John Kean. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday 14 August<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10.30am \u2013 3.30pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Science and Life Gallery<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Included with museum entry<\/p>\n

Keeping Bugs Alive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet live bugs and get tips on how to care for insects and other spineless wonders. Bring in your own bugs and get advice from Museum Victoria\u2019s experts on how to keep them successfully. Sessions run for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Saturday 14 August<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm \u00a0<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Discovery Centre, Lower Ground\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: <\/strong>Free\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2018Monsters\u2019 of the Deep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Dr Mark Norman for an intriguing look at life at the depths of Titanic<\/em>\u2019s graveyard. The wreck of Titanic<\/em> rests four kilometres beneath the ocean surface, where it is dark, cold and the pressure so severe, it could crush our lungs. Find out more about our beautiful and bizarre residents that lies within the deep sea. Dr Mark Norman is Head of Sciences at Museum Victoria and is an expert on octopuses, squid and cuttlefishes.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Thursday 19 August<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6.00pm \u2013 7.00pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> The Age Theatre<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Free. Bookings essential, call 13 11 02<\/p>\n

MELBOURNE PLANETARIUM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the Night Sky \u2013 Backyard Astronomy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover a new mystery of the night sky and explore some of the most exciting highlights the sky has to offer. Learn about planets, comets, shooting stars, satellites and much more. The evening includes a planetarium experience, complimentary wine and cheese and stargazing through telescopes (weather permitting).<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Thursday 19 August<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7.00pm \u2013 9.30pm<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Booking essential, call 9392 4819<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $26.00 adults, $21 members, $89 season pass<\/p>\n

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Inspiring Scientists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marine biology? Nanotechnology? Find out about your favourite \u201cology\u201d by chatting to inspiring scientists. Meet scientists from a range of research and career backgrounds and talk to an expert to find out what exciting opportunities a career in science has to offer.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11.00am \u2013 4.00pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Arena<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Included with museum entry<\/p>\n

BASF Kids\u2019 Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experience 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. Workshops run for one hour.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11.00am,1.00pm and 3.00pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Pumping Station<\/p>\n

Cost: <\/strong>Included with museum entry. Booking essential, call 9392 4819<\/p>\n

ANZAAS Kids Ask Scientists Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ever had a question about science you couldn\u2019t find the answer? This forum provides children with the opportunity to put questions directly to prominent Australian scientists. Designed to get children thinking about how things work, this forum encourages them to think about the ‘big’ questions. Forum runs for one hour.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Sunday 22 August<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 2.00pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Auditorium<\/p>\n

Cost: <\/strong>Free with museum entry<\/p>\n

Australian Skeptics<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 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.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10.00am \u2013 4.00pm<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Main exhibition gallery<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Included with museum entry<\/p>\n

This initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Museum Victoria celebrates National Science Week with a science-sational program at Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks are celebrating National Science Week from 14 \u2013 22 August with a variety of science-tastic special events and activities! Come and meet inspiring scientists, hear about the strange sea creatures that call the Titanic home, take<\/p>\n

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