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The Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre is a fun, immersive play space for children of all abilities from birth to six years, their families and carers.
Bookings are essential and all children must be supervised by an adult. Session includes free, child-led activities in our mini makers corner.
$15 one adult and one child, $10 per additional child, $5 per additional 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.
Quiet Hours:
First Tuesday of the month, 3.30–4.45pm
Pyramid-making activity:
Explore the themes of ancient Egypt in this hands-on activity for our youngest budding archaeologists. Suitable for children aged 2–6 years. Wednesdays from 10.30–11am during ACT school term. Drop in, free with entry to the Discovery Centre.
Story time:
Enjoy free 15-minute story time sessions in the workshop next to the Discovery Centre. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.30am during ACT school term. Drop-in, places are limited.
Free community day:
Saturday 1 June, 2024, in recognition of Reconciliation Week.
Friends play free:
Entry is free for all adults and children with
Friends
memberships, on presentation of a valid membership card. Please do not order free tickets online for non-members.
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