Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre — Attraction in District of Canberra Central

Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre National Museum of Australia Lawson Cres, Acton ACT 2601

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A Great educational and playful experience for kids and enjoyable for parents.

✅ Children must be supervised by their adult carers at all times. ✅ Parents room is available with change tables, microwave and a children’s toilet. Breastfeeding is welcome in the space and all areas of the Museum. ✅ Lockers are available at no charge. ❌ Food and drinks can be consumed in the Cafe, Garden of Australian Dreams and the Discovery Centre foyer. To protect the collection of objects, food and drinks are not permitted within the galleries or in the play space. ❌ Children’s shoes must be taken off before entering the designated play space. Socks can remain on. ✅ 75 minute play sessions with 10 minute and 4 minute announcements at end of play time. ❤️ Free Community Days throughout the year check the website for the next event. ✅ Discovery Centre workshop ❤️ Quiet Hour Days. ❌ Parking At National Museum of Australia approx $15-16 for 4 hours.

Daily sessions (75 minutes) 9.15am, 10.45am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
Bookings essential

$10 per child
$5 per adult
$30 for a family ticket (2 adults and 3 children or one adult and 4 children)

Entry is free for all adults and children with Friends memberships. 1 year membership – $50 per adult, $20 per additional adult or child more membership options

The Museum’s Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre is a fun, immersive play and learn space for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years.

The Discovery Centre tells five stories from Australian history, each one encouraging different types of play.

⭐️ Chris the sheep was the world’s woolliest sheep. Join him on an adventure then make your way to the shearing shed and slide down the chute. National Museum of Australia

⭐️ Discover sea creatures and coral on the ocean floor or build your own fish trap. National Museum of Australia

⭐️ Dress up and create your own bunyip story in the billabong space. National Museum of Australia

⭐️ Sail the high seas with Matthew Flinders’ cat, Trim. National Museum of Australia

⭐️ Snuggle up in a soft, warm joey pouch and listen to the story of Wambuwuny the grey kangaroo. National Museum of Australia

❤️Discovery Centre quiet hours Time: 3.30pm–4.45pm Ticket information: Costs apply

First Tuesday of the month
Explore the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in a quiet hours session for visitors who prefer a quieter experience. These sessions offer reduced noise and sensory experiences.

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This play centre was a nice little find. Its located in the National Museum and entry is only $10 a child plus $5 for each adult.

It's suited for 0-6 year olds and have a range of play stations including books and reading spots, dress ups, a climbing gym and a number of other exhibits and experiences.

The centre was really clean, looked new and there are changing rooms for little ones and bathrooms and lockers.

There are a few sessions each day but today it was raining so they extended the session and allowed everyone to go when they wanted so we were there for...

It's complete nonsense that you're charging anything at all, let alone $5, for parents when all they're doing is watching their children. This fee is absurd and unfair, especially considering that parents are simply there to supervise and support their kids. It’s outrageous to nickel-and-dime families for something as basic as being present at an event or activity. You should reconsider this policy, as it alienates the very people who are invested in their children's...