Science Shows at the Powerhouse

Science education is a very important part of what we do here at the museum, we have a range of exhibitions with strong links to science syllabi and are releasing a series of science shows to compliment these exhibitions. Our experiemtnations theatre has been updated to provide a venue for a selection of presentations styles to ensure your students get the most out of a visit to the museum.

Show Menu:

NEW Colour science show – this show is full of demonstrations to introduce or strengthen students understanding of the science of colour. From spectra, chromotography and primary colours to indicators and flame tests. Stages 2 & 3

NEW Under pressure show – Another demonstration based show investigating air pressure and kinetic theory for stages 2, 3 and 4.

The Dating Game - A multi-media science theatre look at carbon dating.
Supports Ecologic & Nuclear Matters exhibitions.
Carbon 14 formation from the Dating Game show

Polymer Science Demonstration – from classic Polymer chemistry to some latest technologies.
Supports Experimentations and Ecologic exhibitions.
Salinity; upsetting the balance – traces the history of land use that lead to the salination of Australian farming land.
Supports Ecologic exhibition.

To Book a science show to enhance your museum visit contact our bookings office on 9217 0222 or edserv@phm.gov.au.



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