Getting there

  • Public Transport

    By Tram: Melbourne University Tram stop, Trams 1, 3-3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72.

    By Train: Closest station Melbourne Central then a 10 minute walk up Swanston Street.

    By Bus: 402 Footscray - East Melbourne loops past Science Gallery Melbourne.

  • Parking

    On street parking:
    Limited on-street parking is available

    Off street parking:
    Cardigan House Parking or Eastern Precinct Underground Car Park are a short walk away.

Eat and Drink

Visit the What’s On Melbourne website to see nearby food and drink options.

See Food & Drink

Events at Venue

  • A performer with a microphone and dj set performs to a crowd. They are in front of a screen that appears to have code - which may correlate to their performance, and also features many trees on the projection.

    Friday Night Social: DISTRACTION

    STATHIS//DAVEY//KIM, Nū with live visuals by Mel Huang, noom, Melody Woodnutt, ButohOUT!

    For one night only, DISTRACTION goes late for Now or Never, with live art, sonic serenity and a free party built for your short attention span.

    Science Gallery Melbourne

    Fri 29 Aug

  • DISTRACTION

    Focusing on interactive games, play and human-centred technologies, this new exhibition explores the ways we might harness the cacophony of digital content and find meaning within it.

    Science Gallery Melbourne

    26 Jul — 20 Dec 2025