Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre
Overview
Explore playful Australian stories in this indoor play space for 0-6 year-olds, open at the National Museum of Australia.
The Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre is a fun and immersive play space, fostering play-based learning in an inclusive and adventurous setting.
Discover ropes to climb, an interactive fish trap, a wheelchair-accessible rocking deck and bunyip dress-ups by the billabong.
In a quieter area, find an infant crawl space and snuggly reading nooks, perfect for storytime.
Bookings are essential. Costs apply.
“A great FREE experience”
Reviewed 1w ago by Marie SWhy do you tell people it costs money to go to the museum? It is free to enter and look around most of the museum. Tours are totally optional.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Preserving Australian & First Nations History.”
Reviewed 1mo ago by Dan LOur first attraction to visit in Canberra, headed there early on the Sunday morning, firstly to have breakfast in the cafe and then explore the museum. Although many areas of the building were...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Egyptian exhibition was excellent”
Reviewed 1mo ago by AustTrailWe visited this museum for the first time to see the Egyptian exhibition. It was a fascinating visit and although the tickets were a bit pricey, the artefacts on display were well presented. The...
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- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop