Seven million reasons to smile

Grade three Dunolly Primary School student Ellen Stratford with Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts, Heidi Victoria, and Scienceworks presenter Alex Dook. Grade three Dunolly Primary School student Ellen Stratford with Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts, Heidi Victoria, and Scienceworks presenter Alex Dook.

By Vanessa Chircop
SCIENCEWORKS last week received its seven millionth visitor since opening in 1992.
The milestone was reached last Tuesday at midday with the arrival of a school group from regional Victoria as part of Scienceworks regular education programs.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts, Heidi Victoria, welcomed the seven millionth visitor, Ellen Stratford, a young science enthusiast from the Dunolly Primary school group.
They conducted a chemistry experiment to mark the occasion and in celebration of 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry.
Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu said Scienceworks combined education and entertainment to bring science to Victorians and visitors and confirmed Victoria’s leadership in science and education.
“Scienceworks has a great array of interactive exhibitions, with in-house scientists, mathematicians, engineers and specialist educators presenting innovative experiences to encourage informal learning,” Mr Baillieu said.
Museum Victoria CEO Patrick Greene said since the Spotswood museum opened, it had provided millions of students and families with the opportunity to experience science in an engrossing, interactive environment.
“Already we can see the young visitors who came in the 1980s returning with their own children, which shows that Scienceworks has a special place in the heart of Victorians and that a fascination with science and technology spans decades and generations,” Mr Greene said.
Scienceworks is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm, with free entry for children 16 and younger and concession card holders. For more information visit www.museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks.

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