World Autism Awareness Day!
Monday 3 April in the Discovery Space!
Upcoming Closure Dates
Movement Mondays, Tiny Tuesday and Thinking Thursdays!
Parking on UOW Campus - February & March
Play & Learn Together
Experiences
Circle Garden
Skip, jump and hop through climbing structures, secret gardens, a mud kitchen, wharf and sand pits to create, innovate and imagine!
The POD | THE POD WILL BE CLOSED 3 TO 7 APRIL FOR UPGRADES
Immerse yourself in an enchanting natural world
The Sanctuary
Stimulate your touch, sight, smell and other senses, in our sensory room
Emergency! Emergency!
Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES – you get to be the hero!
Antarctic Research Vessel
Climb aboard and take the helm of a research vessel on its way to Antarctica.
The Campsite
Come on a camping trip in the Australian bush, complete with model campfire.
Bricks & Clicks
Build your own mini world and stop-motion movie with thousands of LEGO® bricks.
Crawlers’ Beach
A safe-haven of sensory discovery for children two and under with its own jetty.
The Cave
Grab a torch and explore the tunnels and nooks. You may even spot some of the cave’s inhabitants.
Construction
Gear up with a hi-vis vest and tool belt, we’re looking for builders who are ready to help construct our tiny home.
Marketplace
Take a trolley for a spin and collect your shopping before you start cooking in our Critter Café.
CreARTivity
Unleash your creativity and be inspired to paint, draw, write and sculpt with daily art activities.
Lights, Sound, Action
The stage is yours! Express yourself with costumes, backdrops and lighting.
Discovery Garden
Step outside and explore our natural wonderland – an oasis that will excite all your senses.
Book Nook
Cosy up with a good book in our peaceful reading space. Come along for daily Storytime readings.
Puzzle Room
Step inside a room filled with puzzling games and challenges just waiting to be solved.
Trains
All aboard the Critter Express! Shovel coal to fuel the engine or control a model train around its miniature world.
Visit Today
Inspire their imagination and curiosity at Australia’s first dedicated hands-on children’s museum – perfect for children (birth – 10 years) and adults to enjoy together.

Events
See what big events we have planned for the Discovery Space.
Schools
Early Start Discovery Space is the perfect destination for your next excursion.
Functions
Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Book now for exclusive use of the Discovery Space.
Gift Shop
Come and explore our curated range of educational gifts, toys and baby products.
Corporate Tickets
Reward your staff or clients with the gift of play and discovery.
Become a member & save
First Year of Life
$50
1 Adult + any Children
under 12 months
Discover for 2
$100
2 people
1 Adult + 1 Child
Discover more
$30
Add more people for $30pp
Max. 8 per membership
Transferable pass
$50
Add a pass to a membership that can be used by anyone
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Get Involved
Help spread the power of play as a volunteer, join a research study or show your support.

