HomeAttractions > Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre

Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre

Photo of a child climbing through the sheeps pen
Photo of a child climbing through the sheeps pen

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.

Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 2145 reviews

“Don't expect to be educated.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by TUALMASOK

A waste of time. There are no articulate galleries, just lofty airways and vapid imagery trails. This is not a museum, it is an art gallery for faster-than-usual idiots. There's enough parking for...

Read the full review on TripAdvisor

“Great place to visit”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by 140dans

A great museum to visit that has different exhibitions to see. A must to check out when visiting Canberra. It also has a good cafe to have lunch.

Read the full review on TripAdvisor

“Pompeii The Lost City Exhibition”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3w ago by Tony W

The lure of the legend of Pompeii bought us down to Canberra for the weekend. It was worth the trip. The exhibition itself was very well curated with a combination of actual articles from the city...

Read the full review on TripAdvisor
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop