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Make cubbies, solve design puzzles, invent a contraption...Let’s build this town together.
Welcome to Tinkertown, a world of marvellous invention, daring builds and mindful tinkering. There is fun stuff to do and serious stuff to learn!
Explore the engineering design process by building cubby houses and other imaginative structures. Solve challenges, send secret messages and invent wacky contraptions.
Curious objects from the State Collection inspire visitors by demonstrating real-world examples of ambitious and innovative engineering design.
In this fantastic, quirky village filled with hands-on activities there are endless possibilities for creative play:
- Build a soft cubby with masses of magnetic cushions
- Invent a moving contraption or a sculpture using loose parts
- Code a message on a giant fidget popper wall
- Create an elaborate roller coaster on a magnetic ball run
- Solve or design your own tricky tangram puzzles
- Send a secret message over the airwaves with whisper tubes
Includes museum entry
Adult $25
Senior $20
Concession $10
Child $10
Member $8
Date & Time
Until Monday 26 January 2026: 10am to 4:30pm
Key information
Ages 6-12
Gallery
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Scienceworks
Includes museum entry
Adult $25
Senior $20
Concession $10
Child $10
Member $8
ACCESSIBILITY
A social story for this experience is available.
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can support your visit.
