Air Playground

Exhibition

Now Showing

Let science blow you away

Air Playground gives curious kids of all ages the chance to play with air. Experience hands-on the science of aerodynamics and the amazing elemental force of air.

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Ua
When

31st October 2025 - 19th April 2026
Open daily 10am to 5pm

Utu
Cost

Tickets from $17.50

Whoosh, gust, swirl, float and more!

At Air Playground, curious kids and families have fun with air - an invisible elemental force.

Explore the science of aerodynamics through experimental play: float objects in mid-air, release material in a fast-flowing airstream and launch your own paper plane design.

Learn about the complex physics of air by challenging your friends to an ‘aircade’ game, tinkering with the speed and direction of airflow or collaborating to create a spinning, flapping air show! 

Developed by a team of Scienceworks experts from Museums Victoria, this exhibition is jam-packed with hands-on interactive experiences.

How much does it cost?

Adult

Air Playground

$10

Air Playground + Exscite

$15

Child (3 - 15 years)

Air Playground

$17.50

Air Playground + Exscite

$22.50

Child (2 years and under)

Air Playground

Free

Air Playground + Exscite

Free

Family pass (2 adults + 4 children)

Air Playground

$65

Air Playground + Exscite

$89

Plan Your Visit

Planning a visit to Air Playground? Take a moment to read our conditions of entry, understand any restrictions, and check out helpful tips for visiting with children to make your experience safe and enjoyable.

Conditions of Entry

Air Playground is a space to explore, play, and learn together. To help keep everyone safe and happy, you will need to follow these rules: 

  • Always stay with your grown-up.
  • Take turns and share.
  • Use gentle hands.
  • Listen to our helpers and staff.
  • Walk, don’t run.

Please don't:

  • Climb on any part of the exhibits.
  • Eat or drink inside the exhibition. 

Restrictions

The inflatable sculpture (Squish) can only be used by visitors aged 3 to 18 years who are taller than 100cm and weigh less than 100kg. All other interactives can be used by children under 3 and adults.

Before you bounce on Squish, you will be asked to:

  • Take off your shoes.
  • Take off any jewellery (including earrings and studs).
  • Take off any accessories (including belts, glasses, and hair clips).
  • Keep pockets empty of sharp or hard items.

Frequently Asked Questions

Photographer: Glen Wilkie. Source: Museums Victoria.

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