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A boy and a girl examining a crocodile skull at Questacon
Two young girls playing with an exhibit at Questacon
A child reading a book at Questacon
Young child playing at Questacon
Two children participating in a science show using liquid nitrogen at Questacon
A mother and her child building a tower out of blocks
A group of children going up the ramp at Questacon
Children shopping at the Questacon shop
Children participating in a live science demonstration at Questacon
A child using an exhibit at Questacon

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre

A boy and a girl examining a crocodile skull at Questacon
Two young girls playing with an exhibit at Questacon
A child reading a book at Questacon
Young child playing at Questacon
Two children participating in a science show using liquid nitrogen at Questacon
A mother and her child building a tower out of blocks
A group of children going up the ramp at Questacon
Children shopping at the Questacon shop
Children participating in a live science demonstration at Questacon
A child using an exhibit at Questacon

Overview

Questacon is Australia's national science centre, where science and technology come alive in a hands-on experience for all ages to inspire your imagination with the world of science and technology.

With over 200 interactive exhibits across 8 galleries, you can travel to the centre of an Earthquake, to the heart of a beehive, all the way to outer space!

To guarantee a visit to Questacon, please pre-book your ticket.

King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
  • Barbeque
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Lockers
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
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