The Science Arcade explores from a scientific perspective natural phenomena such as the formation of rainbows, the distribution of volcanoes and the diversity of life. Visitors investigate these phenomena through a range of interactives, objects and multimedia. The areas exploring life and the Earth are rich with displays of plant, animal and mineral specimens. The areas exploring the processes of the Universe and the nature of matter are rich with interactives.
Multimedia is used throughout the Science Arcade .
We are experiencing major changes in the way we communicate with each other and use information. The key factor in driving these changes has been the development of digital technology. This technology has markedly changed our ability to integrate, manipulate and transmit many different types of information. Many significant collection items are also used. These items include Morse code equipment, radio devices manufactured by the Marconi Company, one of Bell's first telephones, a television brought to Australia by Baird and some early computers.