Discovery Centre Museum of the Great Southern Throughout the year the Discovery Centre hosts a range of interactive, engaging and hands-on programs that are always changing, and always fun! Magnificent Machines Explore the world of simple machines that have been used throughout the centuries – from moving large blocks to build the pyramids in Egypt, to using cranes to build city skyscrapers today! What are simple machines and how do we use them? Can you operate our hydraulic arm gently enough to lift an egg? Launch projectiles from our catapult and see if you can hit the target and explore how stored energy becomes kinetic energy. Find the answers to these questions and much more in Magnificent Machines. Dates: Daily Times: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free Age: All ages Magnificent Machines Getting Here Address Museum of the Great Southern Residency Road, Albany, Western Australia, 6330, Australia Phone (08) 9841 4844 By Bus The Museum of the Great Southern is located within walking distance of the town centre, which is serviced by the several bus services, visit the PTA website for timetables. By Car Parking is available in onsite.