Science centre family programme · independently evaluated

Questacon Early Childhood Activities

Hands-on science experiences and activity ideas for young children in Canberra, with play-based investigation and discovery.

Science · Early learning · Experiments · Parent & educator · Physical placeAges 0-8Paid🌐 1 languages

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About Questacon Early Childhood Activities

Questacon creates early-childhood science experiences around curiosity, questions, investigation, building, and play. The official page also points families toward activity ideas and programmes in Canberra.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 0-8. It is available as Website, Physical place and is listed as paid. The listed language coverage is English.

Visit and pricing

Address

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, King Edward Terrace, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia

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Opening hours

Every dayClosed Christmas Day.

What stands out

Makes science approachable through play and hands-on exploration
Supports questions, building, observing, and testing
Connects a family visit with activity ideas that can continue at home

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How the score is built

Science valueExceptional

Questacon is a national science and technology centre built around interactive exhibits.

Early-years fitStrong

The selected page is specifically about activities for early childhood.

Visit clarityExceptional

Official visit pages give the address, daily hours, ticket guidance, and accessibility information.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

Questacon is a paid physical place and timed entry is recommended because visitor numbers can be limited.
The centre notes that some exhibits include bright lights, sounds, magnets, and other sensory features; adults should review the accessibility guidance.
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