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.
“Don't expect to be educated.”
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”
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.
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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 TripAdvisorFacilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop