CSIRO Discovery Centre
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From plastic bank notes to WiFi, and Aerogard to Softly, CSIRO innovations have been improving the lives of people in Australia for more than 100 years.
Get up close to a giant stick insect. Look through a microscope at samples from CSIRO’s national research collections. Take the kids on a QR Code hunt.
There’s something for everyone at the CSIRO Discovery Centre.
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CSIRO Discovery Centre -
CSIRO Discovery Centre
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 9 am - 4.30 pm
COSTS
Between $7.00 and $10.00
Child, Student, Concession: $7
Adult: $10
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) $30
ACCESSIBILITY
Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
Location
CSIRO Discovery Centre
North Science Road, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Cafe
Carpark
Conference/Function Facilities
Restaurant
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #74 of 222 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
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“Small but informative centre!”
As I've mentioned in the title, the discovery centre is rather small. Though it is educational and informative, some of the exhibits seem to need upgrades/maintenance. It was smaller than I expected...
gwendolphyn
“Very informative”
Lots of displays showing animals, agriculture, space, technology. A lot of reading, young children activity area, not too much hands on.
Michelle M
“A great place for inquisitive children”
If you have children with an interest in anything involving insects, the environment this could be a great place to spend a few hours, especially on a wet or hot day as it is all indoors.
Alison C
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