Scienceworks Melbourne – Little Kids’ Day In

Scienceworks Melbourne - Little Kids' Day In

Back in the beginning of February the littlest one and I ventured over to Scienceworks Melbourne to check out a new monthly event they have started in 2012 – Little Kids’ Day In.

We love Scienceworks and have written about is before, specifically about the Lightning Room and the Explore-a-saurus exhibition.

Scienceworks is not only popular with families, but it is an incredibly popular excursion destination for schools. Heading to Scienceworks during school hours means you are often sharing the space with a bus load of bigger kids.

The beauty of Little Kids’ Day In is that there are no school groups that day and the little kids can wander and explore with greater ease and less waiting.

Little Kids’ Day In – The Details

The Little Kids Day In is held the first Monday of the month from 10am – 3pm. There are a range of activities and displays on at particular times, so it is worth getting there earlier to catch them.

When: For reference the next few dates are:

  • Monday 5 Mar 2012
  • No April event
  • Monday 7 May 2012
  • Monday 4 Jun 2012

Where: Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium – 2 Booker St, Spotswood

Ages: This day is specially for kids aged 0 – 6 years, their parents and carers.

Bookings: Not required. But they do encourage you to organise your next playdate or parents meet-up during Little Kids’ Day In. They have even set up a Little Kids’ Day In Facebook event page that you can use to invite your friends.

Cost: Little kids are free and adults are $10. Additional charges apply for some exhibitions, Planetarium and Lightning Room shows. We didn’t go into any of these exhibitions as there was plenty for our little one to do before we needed to head home for our afternoon nap!

More info: You can check out the Scienceworks Melbourne website for more information.

We had the most fantastic time at the Little Kids’ Day In. It was particularly lovely for me and the little one as is it so rare for he and I to do activities like this where he gets to lead what we do, no bigger siblings for him to follow!

Scienceworks Melbourne - Little Kids' Day In
We listened and learnt about dinosaurs (free session).

Scienceworks Melbourne - Little Kids' Day In
Pretended to get eaten by a dinosaur!

Scienceworks Melbourne - Little Kids' Day In
Touched some fossils.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Little Kids' Day In
Watched and listened to a talk about bubbles. This filled up very quickly so we were quite a distance from the front.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Perception Deception
I wasn’t sure how interesting our 3 year old would find the Perception Deception area, but he was enthralled.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Perception Deception
Each exhibit has a great explanation – I didn’t spend too much time explaining this to my little one, but I loved knowing what was happening!

Scienceworks Melbourne - Perception Deception

Scienceworks Melbourne - Perception Deception
Not exactly what the exhibit was designed for, but he was fascinated anyway.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Perception Deception
It was great that he could reach most of the exhibits himself.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Sportsworks
It was then off to the Sportsworks area. I had as much fun as the little one did here.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Sportsworks
Snowboarding! I liked this one too.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Sportsworks
Playing goalie.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Sportsworks
Having a row.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
Then it was off to the Nitty Gritty Super City. We spent the largest chunk of our time in the area. It is such a fab place for little ones.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
Unloading the haul from fishing boat.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
Using the pulley to lift up the bricks.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
Explored the LEGO version of Melbourne.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
Had a go at using the digger.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
Actively followed the process for recycling.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
And of course all good cities have a cafe.

Scienceworks Melbourne - Nitty Gritty Super City
In the cafe, the kids are reminded about the source of the food they eat.

We had such a great time together at Little Kids’ Day In and it will be an activity we revisit soon.

Have you been to Scienceworks when the Little Kids’ Day In has been on?