Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
Free-fall down a six-metre slide, freeze your own shadow, experience an earthquake or challenge a robot to a game of air hockey. Little scientists will enjoy Mini Q as they play, discover and learn in an exhibition specifically designed for 0–6 year olds.
Questacon’s eight interactive exhibitions feature more than 200 hands-on experiences, designed for visitors of all ages to touch, play and explore. Questacon’s exhibitions cover a range of science topics, from astronomy to zoology and everything in between.
No visit to Questacon is complete without watching—and perhaps taking a starring role—in a Spectacular Science Show.
Questacon is only a short walk from the centre of Canberra, and is in an ideal location for visitors to enjoy some of Canberra’s best tourist experiences.
When you need a break, Questacon’s Mega Bites Café provides the perfect spot to recharge and refuel. Questacon’s Q Shop offers a range of science-themed toys, gifts and souvenirs to continue the Questacon experience after you leave.
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 9am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day.
COSTS
Between $17.50 and $23.00
Children under four are free of charge.
Family ticket (two adult and up to three kids): $70
ACCESSIBILITY
Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
Suitable for guests with high support needs who uses a hoist and always travel with a carer.
Suitable for guests with a hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.
Suitable for guests with a vision impairment. Attained by providing for guests with partial vision impairment or total loss of useable vision.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Barbeque
Cafe
Carpark
Family Friendly
Non Smoking Establishment
Parents Room
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #8 of 208 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
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“Fun for young ... and old!”
We have taken our visiting grandchildren to Questacon a couple of times. They were aged between 7 and 11, both sexes, and they found plenty to interest and also challenge them, both intellectually...
Janice N
“Enjoyable”
Took my 7 yr old daughter and we had a good time.
2 hours was enough but overall it was good, multiple school excursions made it cramped but overall it was all good.
Z1533CApauln
“Great!”
For the science buff, for little ones to mid teens you can have so much fun. It is hands on, the cafe is well priced for a family to eat as well.
JetVortex
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