BGM_Scienceworks - The Museum of Wonder and What Else

In this wondrous episode of Down the Yarra, we take you inside Naarm - Melbourne’s beloved temple of science, sparks, and sewage: Scienceworks. From the rumbling engines of the 1890s Spotswood Pumping Station to the high - voltage lighting shows and the space - aged planetarium, we explore how this interactive museum became one of Naarm - Melbourne’s most cherish landmarks- and why is so much more than just a simple school excursion destination. Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to industrial accidents, and early medical examinations, that may be distressing to some listeners. Listeners discretion is advised. We also share two big updates: Down the Yarra is taking a short break before Season 4 launches on Tuesday, June 24. And when we do return, we’ll be making two massive - and permanent - changes. *New episodes will be released once a week still on Tuesdays, and not 8+ episodes per fortnight. *each episode will run around 15 minutes, give or take, anyway. Plus, do have one final and surprise (YouTube) video recommendation: *Museum Victoria - Curious Case of Spotswoood Pumping Station. Until then - stay curious. Naarm - Melbourne and South Central Victoria.