Opening hours
Science Gallery Melbourne is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm.
As part of the University of Melbourne’s annual Open Day, Science Gallery Melbourne will be open on Sunday 17 August from 10am–4pm. All visitors are welcome.
Tours
Interested in a deeper exploration of our exhibition with our Gallery Mediators? Science Gallery Melbourne offers free exhibition tours for social and community groups, catered to your curiosity. Please request a free 30-minute exhibition tour with us today
Schools Information
Schools programs are available Tuesday to Friday.
Head over to our Learning Experiences page for information on our offerings for schools. Alternatively, contact the Learning Team on (03) 8344 1420 or school-bookings@unimelb.edu.au.
Tertiary Information
Tertiary programs are available Monday to Friday with exclusive access Monday and Tuesday.
Check our our Tertiary programs and contact us at mc-academicengagement@unimelb.edu.au to explore how we can collaborate for a more impactful learning experience for your students.
Access
Science Gallery Melbourne is wheelchair accessible. The building contains an audio hearing loop and transcripts of most audio installations are available. See our accessibility page for more information.
Cafe
Reopening 26 July 2025.
See our cafe page for more information on current specials.
COVID-19 information
Follow the latest updates if you are unwell with symptoms of COVID-19 or other infectious illnesses such as colds and influenza.
You are welcome to wear a face mask for personal and community safety.
Address
Science Gallery Melbourne
Melbourne Connect
114 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3052
Audio-described venue map
Visit our Accessibility webpage to listen to an audio-described venue map and wayfinding information.
Getting here
Tram: Melbourne University Tram stop, Trams 1, 3-3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72.
Train: Closest station Melbourne Central then a 10 minute walk up Swanston Street.
Bus: 402 Footscray - East Melbourne loops past Science Gallery Melbourne. See PTV website for more information.
Car: Limited on-street parking is available or Cardigan House Parking or Eastern Precinct Underground Car Park are a short walk away.
Bike: Plenty of bike parking available.