The Best Space-Themed Activities For Kids in Melbourne

Blast off into the outer limits with the kids at any one of these fun astro-themed locations across Melbourne. See the universe up close, man your own space ship into the inky blackness, or meet alien life forms from planets far, far away!

Melbourne Planetarium

A favourite of Melbourne kids far and wide, the Planetarium at Scienceworks is an excellent place to start when Space is on the menu!

The 16-metre domed ceiling projects a simulated display of the night sky that allows kids to enjoy the wonder of the stars in reclining seats, with a 7.1 surround sound system and a full-dome video projection system. The result is spectacular colour and movement like you've never seen before, creating a unique immersive environment and awe-inspiring astronomical experience.

Melbourne Planetarium shows are informative and entertaining for a wide range of audiences. Each show involves a half-hour pre-recorded audiovisual feature that explores an astronomical topic from an angle that is occasionally humorous or quirky but always educational. Melbourne Planetarium shows employ the talents of some of Australia's most creative scriptwriters, actors, visual designers, composers and sound post-production professionals.

There are several viewing options at the Planetarium, and new programs are added all the time. 

Location: 2 Booker St, Spotswood
Visit the website for more information on the Melbourne Planetarium.

Rocketship Playground, Coburg Lake Reserve

Reach for the sky in this gigantic rocketship that houses a multi-level climbing frame and 2 great slides at the Lake Grove area of Coburg Lake Reserve.

Kids of all ages will love the roundabout, double swing, cute cubby house, bridge with double slide, rockers, and of course, plenty of grass to run around and plot their outer space launch from. 

Location: De Chene Parade, Coburg North

IMAX Melbourne

Space is even bigger than ever on the largest movie screen in the world - which just happens to be right here in Melbourne! The movies shown change regularly, and the current astronomy-themed offer is Apollo 11, coming in December. 

Location:  Melbourne Museum Precinct, Rathdowne St, Carlton
For session times and tickets, visit the IMAX Melbourne website.

Box Hill Space-Themed Soft Play Area

This fully-fenced, fully kitted-out play space inside the Box Hill Central Shopping Centre super fun (and great for younger kids) with interactive and high-tech activities with lights, touch-screen games (focused on violence-free creativity, reaction and logical thinking) and places for kids to use their imagination. The games are also built into a long communal family food court table just outside the play area.

The little ones can run, jump, slide and crawl through the padded area, chill out in the book nook with a beanbag or two, or have their photo taken on the big screen in an astronaut’s outfit, as an alien, or as Chang-E, the Chinese goddess of the moon. 

Location: 1 Main St, Box Hill

Kids Space Indoor Play Centre

For kids 6 months to 12 years, get amongst the stars with a visit to the space-themed indoor playground Kids Space in one of 3 Melbourne locations. 

While the kids play, you can chill in the Cosmic Cafe with a coffee, cold drink, or light lunch.

Locations:  Hallam, Cheltenham and Epping.

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