Make cubbies, solve design puzzles, invent a contraption...Let’s build this town together.
Welcome to Tinkertown, a world of marvellous invention, daring builds and mindful tinkering. There is fun stuff to do and serious stuff to learn!
Explore the engineering design process by building cubby houses and other imaginative structures. Solve challenges, send secret messages and invent wacky contraptions.
Curious objects from the State Collection inspire visitors by demonstrating real-world examples of ambitious and innovative engineering design.
In this fantastic, quirky village filled with hands-on activities there are endless possibilities for creative play:
Build a soft cubby with masses of magnetic cushions
Invent a moving contraption or a sculpture using loose parts
Code a message on a giant fidget popper wall
Create an elaborate roller coaster on a magnetic ball run
Solve or design your own tricky tangram puzzles
Send a secret message over the airwaves with whisper tubes
But Tinkertown isn’t just for kids! It’s an intergenerational space where families of all ages can come together to build, play, and learn together, fostering creativity, curiosity, and teamwork across generations.
Event Details:
Dates: Saturday 5th April 2025 to 7th February 2026
Suitable for: All ages
Location: Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood
Tickets: Adult $25, Senior $20, Child $10, Concession $10 and Members $8. On sale at Scienceworks and online here