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EXHIBITIONS
EMERGENCE[Y]
06.06.26 – 05.12.26
Urgent times. Emergent futures.
EMERGENCE[Y] brings together artists, scientists, technologists, and collaborators to explore how we adapt to a world in flux. In an age marked by ecological collapse, technological acceleration, and social upheaval, adaptation becomes not only a biological imperative but a creative and ethical act. This free Science Gallery Melbourne exhibition asks: how might we not only survive through change but emerge in a critically reimaged future?
EVENTS
Seeking a guided experience? Join one of our Mediators on a guided tour of EMERGENCE[Y] exhibition highlights.
Magnify the micro in this drop-in drawing activity with visual artist Briony Barr.
Patricia Piccinini joins international stem cell expert Professor Melissa Little for a conversation on art and science.
Five researchers. Five minutes each. Big ideas in stem cell science shaping the future of medicine.
For Now or Never, EMERGENCE[Y] becomes a playful celebration of making something brilliant out of what’s been left behind.
Local artist Dylan Martorell brings the junkyard to life with interactive sound sculptures made from upcycled objects and robotics.
Co-designed with members of the Deaf community, this will be an exciting day of exploration and learning at the University of Melbourne’s Science Gallery.
D/deaf and Hard of Hearing young people and their siblings are invited to Science Gallery Melbourne these school holidays to experience a hands-on STEM workshop delivered in Auslan and English.
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Step into the future of fashion and make your own experimental bag using mushroom mycelium materials and premium Japanese denim.
PAST EVENTS
We all need a respite in a rapidly changing world, so grab a hook and share an afternoon with craft mates! Sign up for our daytime crochet party on the gallery steps – music turned up, DJs spinning and yarn everywhere.
Learn techniques for transforming a soft sculpture into an electronic artwork in this masterclass on amplified conductive embroidery.
Grab a hook, claim a spot and settle in. We’re throwing a daytime crochet party on the gallery steps – music turned up, DJs spinning, yarn everywhere.
Step into a looping, hypnotic world of cats watching themselves as Cat Island transforms Science Gallery Melbourne’s Digital Bricks.
Join a Deaf-led Auslan tour of Science Gallery Melbourne's DISTRACTION exhibition and grab a coffee from a Deaf student barista at the cafe.
The gallery comes alive with pressure, pulse and shared energy for a night of live performances curated by General Feelings Sound System.
Level up and learn to how to turn microcontrollers, buttons, knobs and switches into your very own MIDI controller or sound machine.
We’re celebrating Melbourne Orientation Week with free fairy bread lamingtons, made by Carlton cult-faves Tokyo Lamington.
These cores extracted from deep within the earth have stories hidden within their layers. Visit this exhibit to discover them.
Co-designed with members of the Deaf community, this will be an exciting day of exploration and learning at the University of Melbourne’s Science Gallery and Grainger Museum.
Get your best Halloween costume ready and join us for a free party featuring live music, roaming performances and lucky door prizes, as DISTRACTION stays open late.
Would you like to tune into your senses and collaborate with AI on a music composition? Join this hands-on workshop with the artist Sandy Ma where you can explore the intersection of textiles, electronics and sound.
Deaf artist Gonketa collaborates with students to create bold animations showcasing Deaf creativity and digital innovation for Science Gallery Melbourne’s Digital Bricks.
A day of artist-led discussions, performances & workshops that interrogate AI in creative practice.
D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Young people and their siblings are invited to Science Gallery Melbourne these school holidays to experience a hands-on STEM workshop delivered in Auslan and English.
Young people are invited to Science Gallery Melbourne these school holidays to experience a hands-on STEM workshop making creative tactile circuits.
Do you want to learn how to make machines sing? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of circuit sounds.