Discovery Centre Bendigo in Bendigo, Victoria | Science museum

Discovery Centre Bendigo

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5444 4400

Address: 7 Railway Place 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.discovery.asn.au

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25.01.2022 How many attempts do you think this Rube goldberg machine will take? To join in the fun and for a chance to win a mini Sphero check out https://discovery.asn.au/event/discovery-is-turning-25/ and if you want to learn how to make your own and the science behind how a great Rube Goldberg Machine works sign up for one of our free online courses for high ability students https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/making-connections-challeng

25.01.2022 This week for Simple Science with Danni, we will be looking at an inverted colours optical illusion which fits in nicely with our school holiday program! Look at how our brain and eyes can work together to change the colour of a picture!

25.01.2022 And so begins a month of fearsome fun in the lead up to Halloween Join Us If You Dare!

22.01.2022 Explore how density works with liquids in another messy and colour-themed science demonstration you can try at home!

22.01.2022 To think it’s already time to start handing out awards for Girls in STEM 2021! Thanks to the @BennelongFoundation, this year we are expanding the program from 12 girls to 30! and we of course need to recognise @zontabendigo for kick starting this program almost 4 years ago. #womeninstem #girlsinstem #scienceforkids

21.01.2022 Christmas party venues are booking out fast! Discovery has a massive auditorium that is great for a dinner or dance or you can book out the whole centre and have a really fun time! call or email for more details on how you can book [email protected]

21.01.2022 What you need for this experiment: paper towel, food colouring, water, cups and scissors

21.01.2022 For this you just need a good memory and a sense of adventure!

20.01.2022 For this experiment you will need: warm water, a flat based bowl/plate and colourful lollies

20.01.2022 Would you like to be a Discovery volunteer? Yes?! Well come along to Discovery this afternoon at 4pm to find out what it's all about!

20.01.2022 Hands up if you’re excited Discovery is reopening today. Pre-book online and we’ll see you soon https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/discoverycentre-15631907715

18.01.2022 Learn how to make coloured ice and dissolve it with one simple ingredient.

18.01.2022 With another sunny Saturday ahead its time to seek some shade and head to Discovery this weekend https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/discoverycentre-15631907715

17.01.2022 The Discovery Centre joins Bendigo in mourning the death of Gordon McKern Bendigo Treasure and a great friend of the Discovery Centre. Gordon was instrumental in the creation of the Discovery Centre during his period as a Commissioner of the newly formed municipality and negotiations were underway creating the Marketplace. A long term supporter and patron of the Discovery Centre Gordon was once again there for Discovery when we were threatened with closure in 2015. He step...ped in and helped persuade the powers that be that Discovery should be given a chance to stand on its own as an independent organisation. Gordon then used his networks to bring on new Board members. Gordon was always there to provide advice, input and political clout. His wisdom and contribution will be sorely missed. Ann Lansberry President Discovery

16.01.2022 Looking for a way to beat the heat this Sunday? Head to Discovery! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/discoverycentre-15631907715

16.01.2022 Join in on our Spooktacular Celebrations tomorrow! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discoverys-halloween-hunt-t

16.01.2022 Here at Discovery we are always excited to find a way to include the A in STEAM. Why not explore the biology of flowers by making your own? or explore the maths and Engineering involved in origami. Check out Bendigo Art Gallery's Art at Home to find out more...

16.01.2022 Welcome to our final 'Simple Science with Danni' session for the school holiday program! Today we are going to be looking at how a pH indicator changes colour when we blow into it through a straw!

14.01.2022 The scientists and astronomers who attended our VR events will know that the universe is well within our grasp thanks to the power of technology if you have VR you might like to explore the universe again with We Are Stars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toSH6hxeGEo&t=543s

14.01.2022 Tune into a Bloom & Blossom Lennon Stand special all about light! Watch till the end to find out why the sky is blue?! #discoscience #lockdownscience #whyskyblue

13.01.2022 At Discovery we are seriously excited about space! If you are too join us for a Virtual Reality experience with an expert on all your curious questions about space https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/big-kids-immense-universe-t https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/virtual-curious-kids-vr-in- And for the really big kids who love space we'vejust been informed the Victorian astronomical society are holding a free live stream event https://www.facebook.com/events/619813702304735/

13.01.2022 Discovery is ready to welcome back Bendigo starting this Saturday at 10am. Book now and don't miss out! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/discoverycentre-15631907715

10.01.2022 Dreading trying to keep the kids entertained on a cold rainy day? Join us for our Virtual Reality experience this Friday. Not only will we have an amazing time in the session but you get to keep the VR headset to continue your exploration of the world and beyond right from your own home! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/big-kids-immense-universe-t

10.01.2022 Disco Dog Loki is getting in the Halloween spirit. Join him this Saturday for the Discovery halloween hunt https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discoverys-halloween-hunt-t

09.01.2022 Welcome back to the Lennon Stand! Join Lennon and his exploration into how fire can be a rainbow of colours and how cabbage juice can change colour! Be sure to watch to the end to find out how to make this special cabbage juice! #BloomandBlossom #BackyardScience #Science #DiscoveryCentre

09.01.2022 All those Discoverers who joined our VR session today will now have a VR head set that means they can explore this world and beyond! If you want to join next weeks Virtual reality session Discovery can drop the head set at your door so you can join in with next weeks session and continue your adventure well beyond your living room https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/virtual-curious-kids-vr-in-... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPyAQQklc1s

08.01.2022 Do you have a bright spark at home who needs a challenge? Making Connections is a hands-on exploration of physics and forces where students have time to experiment, theorise and prototype. The ultimate goal of the activity is to create your own chain reaction using everyday forces and objects. Sign up for our last school holiday session now and maybe you're brilliant engineer and tinkerer will be inspired to make one of these!... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/making-connections-challeng

06.01.2022 Hello Wonderful Volunteers! While we do not yet have an official reopening date for Discovery we have our fingers and toes crossed that it will happen before the end of November. That means that we will hopefully be open for the Summer school holidays and even a few weekends before! We are looking for volunteers who are keen to get involved in some fun makerspace activities. Being a Discovery volunteer involves helping get families get excited about science, having a go at ar...eas of science you may never have explored before, sneaking into some science & planetarium shows, the occasional free icy pole and endless tea and coffee! If you want to know more about our covid safe plan, induction process, training sessions or have any questions please email [email protected]

06.01.2022 Discovery is 25 years young today! Thanks everyone for the birthday love; you can check out some of the wonderful chain reaction videos that we received for our birthday present in the video below:

06.01.2022 Ready to go on a hunt for the science in your backyard? Tune in tomorrow morning for the final Bloom & Blossom workshop of the school holidays.

05.01.2022 Well done Victoria! Everyone’s hard work is paying off. Discovery is excited we will be open sooner than expected. Stay tuned for updates

05.01.2022 To celebrate Spring Discovery is online and outdoors! Discovery are running daily online science shows along with two special VR events. Join us for Bloom & Blossom- a celebration of colour and light this school holidays!... Tickets for big kids VR https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/big-kids-immense-universe-t Tickets for Virtual Curious Kids VR https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/virtual-curious-kids-vr-in- And for a real challenge sign up for Making Connections Challenge workshops https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/making-connections-challeng https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/making-connections-challeng

04.01.2022 For this experiment you will need: dishwashing liquid, water, corn/glucose syrup, a tray, string, scissors, two straws or two sticks.

03.01.2022 Indigenous Australians are the first scientist and astronomers and we can learn a lot from their knowledge and insight. Kirsten Banks is a proud Wiradjuri Woman with a passion for space and astronomy. She is currently doing a PhD in astrophysics and loves to share her passion for the universe and amazing insights into Australian Indigenous Astronomy with others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hWMQuw0N38 Kirsten Banks is a proud Wiradjuri Woman with a passion for space and astronomy. She is currently doing a PhD in astrophysics and loves to share her passion for the universe and amazing insights into Australian Indigenous Astronomy with others.

03.01.2022 Don't forget to register for this Wednesday's Virtual Reality Curious Kids session for 3-7 year olds! Do you have a keen Astronomer or Astrophysicist in the making at home ready to explore the universe? For this special Curious Kids session Discovery will be joining research an expert on space from OzGrav*, Lisa Horsley, to immerse ourselves in the immensity of the universe through the amazing power of VR!... Not only will our curious kids be taken on a guided tour of the universe they will also get to have their questions and quandaries about the mysteries of the cosmos answered live as they look into the beauty of space up close. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/virtual-curious-kids-vr-in-