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Visit two of Melbourne’s top museums with one convenient ticket and save on combined entry.
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Melbourne Museum showcases Australia’s natural history, Indigenous culture, and local stories, ideal for families, students, and anyone eager to explore Australia’s past and present.
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At Scienceworks, families and curious explorers can check out hands-on exhibits, engineering displays, and even tinker with tech in dedicated spaces.
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Both museums are well-connected by public transport: Reach Melbourne Museum from the city, then take a direct train from Flinders Street to Scienceworks (Spotswood) in about 20 minutes. Driving between the two takes just 15 minutes, making it simple to visit both in one day.
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Choose separate days if you want more time to explore. Most visitors spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 2 to 3 hours at Scienceworks.
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Melbourne Museum
- Entry to Melbourne Museum
Scienceworks Museum
- Entry to Scienceworks
Melbourne Museum
- Temporary exhibitions (e.g., LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition, Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade, etc.)
Scienceworks Museum
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Food and drinks
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Access to the Planetarium
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Access to the Lightning Theatre
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Special Shows and Events
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**Your Experience (Summary)**Explore Melbourne’s best science and culture spots with one great-value ticket, perfect for families, students, and curious explorers.
Getting started
Choose to visit both museums in one action-packed day or take your time and explore each on separate days. Book online, show your e-ticket, and get ready for a double dose of Melbourne’s best science and culture.
Melbourne Museum
What to expect
Explore Australia’s natural history, Indigenous culture, and city stories in one iconic space.
Features
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See the world’s most complete Triceratops skeleton, a highlight for dinosaur fans and history lovers alike.
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Walk through a living indoor forest, home to native plants, birds, and reptiles, for an immersive nature experience.
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Explore interactive galleries that let you touch, play, and learn about everything from bugs to human biology.
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Learn about Melbourne’s past and present through fascinating objects, stories, and multimedia displays.
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Enjoy the Children’s Gallery, packed with hands-on activities, climbing structures, and sensory play for young kids.
Scienceworks
What to expect
Dive into hands-on science and technology with interactive exhibits for all ages.
Features
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Experiment with physics and engineering displays, where you can build, test, and discover how things work.
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Test your skills in Sportsworks by racing against virtual athletes and exploring the science behind movement.
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Explore the Science Studio’s creative challenges, where tinkering and problem-solving are encouraged.
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See rotating exhibitions and activities that showcase new scientific ideas and inventions.
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Enjoy family-friendly spaces designed for learning through play, with plenty of opportunities to get involved.
What to bring
Scienceworks & Melbourne Museum
- Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
Scienceworks & Melbourne Museum
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Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, controlled substances, outside food, and smoking are not allowed inside the venue.
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The use of cameras, video cameras and mobile phones is prohibited in designated special exhibitions.
Accessibility
Scienceworks & Melbourne Museum
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This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
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The museum is autism-friendly, with sensory maps and social scripts.
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There are tactile indicators in the elevator, and the exhibitions have components for the vision-impaired.
Melbourne Museum
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Wheelchairs are available free of charge from the foyer at Melbourne Museum for your visit.
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Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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Accessible parking spaces and lifts are available at various locations throughout the Museum, including Rathdowne Street Car Park, Nicholson Street Car Park, between the Museum Shop and Café, at the Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs exhibition, and at the IMAX Theatre.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
Melbourne Museum
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Facilities: Parking, toilets.
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Scienceworks
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Children under 17 years enter free of charge but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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On the first Saturday of every month from 3pm to 4.30pm (excluding school holidays), Scienceworks will operate in low sensory mode.
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Loud sound effects and music will be muted, and bright or flashing lights will be dimmed in all galleries included with the museum entry.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Melbourne Museum
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Show your ticket at Melbourne Museum.
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Address: 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia.
Get directions to the redemption point
Scienceworks Museum
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Show your ticket at Scienceworks Museum.
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Address: 2 Booker St, Spotswood VIC 3015, Australia.
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