Melbourne Planetarium
Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street
Spotswood VIC
Contact
03 8660 4888
The Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks features a 16-metre domed ceiling, reclining seats, a 7.1 surround-sound system and a fulldome video-projection system. The result is spectacular colour and movement like never before, creating a unique immersive environment and awe-inspiring astronomical experience.
Accessibility
Entry into the Melbourne Planetarium is from Craig Street on the right of the Scienceworks building. There is a slight incline up a pathway to a set of double doors.
Entry into the Melbourne Planetarium foyer space is step-free/wheelchair-accessible.
Once inside the foyer space, move towards the circular desk across from the entry, then turn right towards the larger black double doors. This is the entry into the cinema space.
Entry into the cinema space is through the front of the cinema.
Seating in the cinema is step-free and there are four (4) wheelchair spaces.
Seats in the Planetarium are fabric with vinyl headrests and fully recline. Seats also have small armrests but no cupholders.
Please see How to Book Your Ticket if you require step-free/wheelchair-accessible seating at the Melbourne Planetarium. Please approach a MIFF Front of House staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
Bathrooms, including accessible bathrooms, are located in the foyer.
Hearing Loop: Melbourne Planetarium is equipped with a hearing loop (available in the back two rows of the cinema). The user requires a neck loop that acts as a wireless connection to a personal hearing aid device equipped with a ‘T’ coil.
Please see How to Book Your Ticket to book a hearing loop device. You may be required to leave photo ID when borrowing a device. Please approach a MIFF staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
Getting Here
Train
The Melbourne Planetarium is located an approximately 10-minute walk from Spotswood Train Station and an approximately 25-minute walk from Newport Train Station.
For more public transport information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
Parking
Scienceworks has onsite parking from $5 a day. Payment is by card.
For drop-off and pick-up, we recommend the Melbourne Planetarium car park or Craig Street.
Train
The Melbourne Planetarium is located an approximately 10-minute walk from Spotswood Train Station and an approximately 25-minute walk from Newport Train Station.
For more public transport information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
Parking
Scienceworks has onsite parking from $5 a day. Payment is by card.
For drop-off and pick-up, we recommend the Melbourne Planetarium car park or Craig Street.
What's On
Short
A mesmerising odyssey into the world of trees, unveiling their interconnected lives and the breathtaking biodiversity flourishing within the woods.
Dir.
Markku Laine
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2025
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26 mins
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Finland
/
English
Feature
Learn about time-honoured Polynesian conservation practices while exploring the most southerly and remote atoll of the Cook Islands.
Dir.
Tom Murray
/
2026
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48 mins
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Australia
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English, Cook Islands Māori
Short
An immersive sensory dive into the depths of the sea.
Dir.
Dylan Côté, Maxime Dangles
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2022
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37 mins
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Canada
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French
Feature
How can we create a collective dream? This immersive performance stages a sensory journey through the various states of sleep and consciousness.
Dir.
Harry Yef, Bertie Sampson
/
2025
/
45 mins
/
Canada
/
English
Short
A mesmerising odyssey into the world of trees, unveiling their interconnected lives and the breathtaking biodiversity flourishing within the woods.
Dir.
Markku Laine
/
2025
/
26 mins
/
Finland
/
English
Feature
Learn about time-honoured Polynesian conservation practices while exploring the most southerly and remote atoll of the Cook Islands.
Dir.
Tom Murray
/
2026
/
48 mins
/
Australia
/
English, Cook Islands Māori
Short
An immersive sensory dive into the depths of the sea.
Dir.
Dylan Côté, Maxime Dangles
/
2022
/
37 mins
/
Canada
/
French
Feature
How can we create a collective dream? This immersive performance stages a sensory journey through the various states of sleep and consciousness.
Dir.
Harry Yef, Bertie Sampson
/
2025
/
45 mins
/
Canada
/
English
MIFF’s program of jaw-dropping fulldome screenings at the Melbourne Planetarium is back.
74 mins
MIFF’s program of jaw-dropping fulldome screenings at the Melbourne Planetarium is back.
82 mins
MIFF’s program of jaw-dropping fulldome screenings at the Melbourne Planetarium is back.
74 mins
MIFF’s program of jaw-dropping fulldome screenings at the Melbourne Planetarium is back.
82 mins
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