Opposites… Fascinating, aren’t they?
One minute you are planning a lovely day out with the family, the next you are getting your tantrum tolerance levels redefined.
This Winter, you are one choice away from a good day! Celebrate opposites with us, from exploring microscopic life to marvelling in the immense universe.
To help you make the most of your day, we’re opening earlier, with doors open from 9am daily (usually 9.30am).
Explore an Activity
Explore science at every scale, from marvelling at the vastness of the universe in the planetarium, to investigating microscopic worlds in a hands-on activity and pop-up science.
🌱 MicroWorld Activity – Rio Tinto Innovation Central
Shrink down to the cellular level and discover what makes plants tick. Collect stamps and learn what tiny things are inside a plant cell.
🔍 Small, Smaller and Smallest! – Rio Tinto Innovation Central
A magnifying glass, a Dynolite and a Microscope. Are the plants getting bigger or are we getting smaller?
🔬 Pop-up Science – Rio Tinto Innovation Central
See a real Scanning Electron Microscope in action and discover a hidden world beyond what your eyes can see. You might even have the chance to see your own hair magnified thousands of times!
The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is an incredible piece of equipment that uses a beam of electrons to image at a sub-micron resolution, which is much higher than it is possible with an optical microscope. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with such a machine at Scitech, all thanks to our friends at Curtin University. Don’t miss out!
Catch a Show
Start close to home and journey far beyond. From our place on Earth to the vastness of the Universe, discover just how big our cosmic neighbourhood really is. Then switch gears and explore the science of heat in our Science Theatre show Hot vs Cold.
Hot vs Cold
Extinguish your burning curiosity in this show about heat, how it moves and how to protect yourself from it.
Heat and cold – and how we control them – are some of the most important forces that shape our world. Heat drives weather, ocean, tectonic and climate systems. Controlling heat helps us keep our homes and natural environment safe, cook our food or forge new substances.
Planetarium Show - Voyage of Discovery
Explore the Universe and our place within it as we discover our connection with the night sky. Then, get ready to lift off Earth and travel to the edge of known space in this planetarium show.
Duration: 25 Minutes
Ages: 4+
Planetarium Show - A Little Tour of the Solar System
Join in as we watch the Sun set and are treated to a nighttime marvel of planetary delights. In this spectacular 10-minute show we’ll surf through the rings of Saturn, meet the Mars rovers and even see the moons of Uranus.
Duration: 10 Minutes
Ages: All Ages
Book a Workshop
These hands-on workshops take learning to the next level in the Scitech Lab. Designed for curious 5-8-year-olds and 8-13-year-olds, there’s something for everyone, from the weird science of poo and pee to the wonderful worlds hidden inside our bodies.
Good to Know
Quiet Space: Our low sensory room will be available for a recharge, away from the excitement. This is located near the exit to the Discovery Shop.
Getting to Scitech: Parking is free for 2 hours via the machines in the undercover car park. Scitech visitors also have access to a $5 for 5 hours parking ticket, via the parking machines located inside the City West Centre and Scitech. If you’re catching public transport, we’re located across from the City West train station, one stop from Perth City on the Fremantle Line. Plus, SmartRider holders ride for free on Sundays.
More information on parking, public transport, and food options can be found here.
Helpful Tips
- Air-conditioning
- Baby changeroom
- Pram and wheelchair accessible
- City West has two great options for coffee & food: Splitting Beans or Forklore
- Easy access from City West train station
- $5 parking for 5 hours
- Limited parking available
- Quiet Space available
