Monash Science Centre, Monash University

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About Monash Science Centre

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The Monash Science Centre is an innovation in science education, designed to bring the community and scientists together to enrich understanding of science and technology.

At the Monash Science Centre you can see world class exhibitions. Your children can participate in the sensational Holiday Science Programs and you can hear scientists tell their story through the Guest Lecture program. The Monash Science Centre also provides extensive outreach science education programs for schools including; classroom teaching, exhibition tours, "scientist in residence" and professional development.

Address: 
Building 74, Monash University, Entrance via Normanby Road, Clayton VIC 3800, Australia
Tel: 
+61 3 9905 1370
Fax: +61 3 9905 1312
Hours: 
10am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Website: 
http://www.sciencecentre.monash.edu.au/
Email: 
msc@sci.monash.edu.au
Admission: 
General admission free
Facilities: 
We are located near the lake in the North East corner of the Clayton Campus of Monash University. Our entrance is from Normanby Road. There is free 3 hour parking outside the building for 30 cars. There is wheelchair access to all areas, and a small cafe open until 2.30pm Monday to Friday.
Collection: 

We have a large collection of teaching materials that we take out to schools on all topics of science. In addition, we display science themed exhibitions from our collections, ranging from dinosaurs to astronomy images.