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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

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 3111 reviews

“Questacon”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by Giovanni S

A moment of joy, wonder, and sheer fun for children—and parents, too. Questacon is all of this. Something that fills you with positive vibes. A must-attend event in Canberra! Well done!

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“Great experience, very engaging”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 6mos ago by Venture37969055995

I loved this place, very interesting to see how science works, this is a great place for any kids as it can help them learn tonnes more about science, it is also just cool to use some of the science...

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“Fun for everyone.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by AndyJohn74

We took our son here for the day and were rather impressed at the scale of the facility. There is so much to interact with and so much to learn at any age. Well worth the time to give the family a...

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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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