Have a go at these puzzles featuring works from our Curious Contraptions exhibition. Then learn more about the exhibition below!
The Dead Sea | by Mechanical Cabaret Theatre
The automata on display in Curious Contraptions are the perfect blend of art, science and technology. The mechanical action that brings them to life is simple yet intricate, requiring many hours to iterate and perfect.
The Royal Wave | by Mechanical Cabaret Theatre
The automata on display in Curious Contraptions are the perfect blend of art, science and technology. The mechanical action that brings them to life is simple yet intricate, requiring many hours to iterate and perfect.
Skiing Dog | by Blair Somerville
The automata on display in Curious Contraptions are the perfect blend of art, science and technology. The mechanical action that brings them to life is simple yet intricate, requiring many hours to iterate and perfect.
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Tues – Sun: 10am – 5.00pm
(Opens 1pm Anzac Day. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open Mondays during School Holidays)
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