SparkLab
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Small area dedicated to the expo but surprisely entertaining for hours. We spent 5 hours there trying every activity and watching all the live experiment and shows. Love the Tesla coil demo!
This science museum is very interesting and a must-visit for kids. There are a lot of interesting hands-on activities for kids. The plasma ball is impressive, interesting and fun for kids. This place teaches kids a lot of science topics. It was great and worth it taking my child here. Thank you!
Took my 5, 7 & 9yo to Spark Lab today. That absolutely loved the experience. We saw two demonstrations while we were there and they loved all the interactive things there were to do. Definitely worth doing. Staff were also great.
We had a great time with an 11 year old and a 3 year old - both girls. Both got very hands on with all of the activities. My brother in law was able to explain some of the lessons to the girls (and to my sister and I 🙈) and it was fun and engaging. Session was an hour and a half and the girls had to be dragged away from some places to ensure that we were able to see everything in time. The staff were great with kids. Ticket prices are reasonable and decent value for money as well. Some of the machines were out of order, which was a little disappointing, but there was still plenty to make up for it. The first area we went into was also INCREDIBLY stimulating, to the point that my sister and I felt a bit over stimulated. That particular area may not be super great for people with sensory issues as an overall. I’m sure there are signs and warnings about it, but I can’t recall seeing any, so I imagine they may not be well displayed. I’d definitely go back, but it would need to be with a same or similar age group. I can see why they have a recommended age - I don’t think it would be as engaging for older kids.
We had a brilliant visit to SparkLabs on our recent trip to Brisbane. I was hesitant because the website says best suited for 6-13yo, however, we took our daughter who is just shy of 6 by a month or so at the time of visiting, and she absolutely loved it. There was plenty for her to see, do, learn about and interact with. Greg, one of the staff, was absolutely fantastic and my daughter hung on every word he said. He took her aside and did a slime experiment, taking the time to explain all about what was happening. He also took a variety of activities and information sessions during our morning and they were all very good. Plenty of things to do for children of all ages. My daughter would have probably stayed all day, but I reckon 1.5 - 2 hours would be an average visit. I also recommend getting there early as I believe it could get crowded, although I also think they only sell limited tickets throughout the day.
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