Machines in Action Day
Come along and learn about engines and vehicles powered by steam through a bundle of fun activities, parades and entertaining science shows at this family fun day. Heritage engines on display include the Cowley Steam Traction Engine - the only one of its type surviving in the world.
Date: Sunday April 10
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

Amazing Backyard Adventures
Explore the science that can be found in your own backyard through a series of fun and interactive displays, including using night vision to uncover nocturnal residents of the backyard and flying on the back of a huge bee in search of nectar.
Developed by Scitech, Perth
Date: Opens Saturday 26 March 2011
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

Fire and Light - New Lightning Room Show
Explore why matter matters and watch what happens when we transform it with fiery demonstrations.
Discover how chemical reactions keep us alive in this 30-minute electrifying live show featuring lightning bolts.
Date: From 9 April. Sessions run daily, visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks for session times.
Cost: Adults $14, Concession $5 and Children (3-16 years) $4.50. Prices include general entry to Scienceworks.

Measure Island
What are some of the measurement techniques that scientists use? How do they benefit us? Test your throwing speed against the speed of a cheetah. Explore the fictional world of a long lost civilisation and discover there is a lot more to measuring than you think.
Developed by Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra.
Date: Until Sunday 1 May 2011
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

School Holidays - Backyard Bonanza
Get out-and-about in the backyard these autumn school holidays at Scienceworks. Dig deep and discover the science in your backyard in our Backyard Bonanza!
Date: 9 – 26 April 2011. Visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks for program times and details.
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission

Winning Sky Photos: the David Malin Awards - Exhibition
A display of spectacular images of the sky from the annual photography competition named after the world-renowned astrophotography and competition judge, Professor David Malin.
Exhibition developed by the Central West Astronomical Society and toured by the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
Date: 18 February – 3 April
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission