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  • Children and adults seated at long workshop tables working with specimens and microscopes.
  • Children looking at specimens with microscopes.
16 Aug

Microscopic Science Exploration

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Take a fascinating, family-friendly journey into the tiny wonders of our world with the Microscopic Science Exploration.

Event highlights include observing a strawberry, fingernails, salt and pepper, bread mould, parts of an insect and a specimen of your choice.

Part of National Science Week.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 16 Aug
  • 10am - 11.30am 10:00am - 11:30am
  • 12pm - 1.30pm 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • 2pm - 3.30pm 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • 4pm - 5.30pm 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Location

Saxon Telescopes and Binoculars
Unit 2, 440 Dynon Rd
West Melbourne 3003

Open in maps location for Saxon Telescopes and Binoculars

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Microscopic Science Exploration

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9687 7750
  • email address: sales@saxon.com.au
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