Lightning Theatre shows for schools
Featuring spectacular demonstrations, high voltage equipment and charismatic presenters, there’s no better place to spark your curiosity.
Take your students to the Scienceworks’ Lightning Theatre for an electrifying show full of exciting demonstrations to wow your students! Each educational show features a high voltage performance from our spectacular Tesla Coil. Our 4-metre-tall Tesla Coil is capable of generating more than two million volts of electricity, producing 3-metre lightning bolts that are sure to amaze your students! Check out the video to see a sneak peak.
All educational shows include opportunities for students to engage in demonstrations, learn from a science expert, and watch science come to life in this electrifying space. Follow the links below to learn more about our curriculum-aligned shows exploring energy, electricity and weather!
Availability
Terms 1–4
Student information
Years F to 12, VCE
Bookings
Lightning Theatre
Presented by a museum educator
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund
The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.
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