Tickets

Book your ticket to Early Start Discovery Space and get ready to play with access to all experiences, activities and public programs on the day of your visit.

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General entry tickets

Ticket type Price
General Entry - Adults & children over 12 months of age* $20
Child under 12 months of age $0
Member Entry $0
Member Guest Entry $17

General entry gives you access to all Discovery Space Experiences and public programs being delivered on the day of your visit.

To guarantee entry, we recommend booking your visit online, especially during peak periods like school holidays and special events. While we welcome walk-in visitors, entry will be dependent on building capacity limits.

Please note:

  • All children and adults require a ticket to gain entry.
  • Tickets for children under 12 months of age are free.  
  • Members are required to book a Member Ticket (no charge) to guarantee entry
  • Refunds or rescheduling may be available. Please refer to out Terms and Conditions.
  • We only accept contactless payment options on site; cash payment is not accepted.

*Discounts and concessions

  • 15% discount offer: UOW Staff, UOW Students, Science Space Members and Big Fat Smile Family Fun Card Holders.
  • 50% concession offer: For anyone attending that can provide proof of a Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Healthcare Card.
  • Discounted bulk ticket packages are available for not-for-profit organisations.

Before processing your booking, please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions which cover conditions of entry, rescheduling and refunds.

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Upgrade to a membership

Loved your time at Discovery Space? Your general entry ticket can be credited to a membership within 7 days of your visit. To arrange the conversion, please call us on (02) 4221 3777 or complete the Membership Conversion Form.

Group bookings

Large groups (16+)

For groups of 16 people or more, please submit a Group Booking Enquiry. Large group bookings are subject to availability and have specific Terms and Conditions.

Please note:

  • We do not offer Birthday Party packages.
  • Private rooms, table reservations and catering services are not available for group bookings. You are welcome to bring your own food to the Discovery Space. We kindly ask that food and drinks be consumed outside in our Discovery Gardens or in the Circle Garden and that waste is placed in the correct bins provided.
  • We require a minimum ratio of 1:5 (adults to children) for Group Bookings to support supervision and ensure a safe and positive experience for all visitors.
  • Due to building safety requirements, helium balloons are not permitted in the Discovery Space, inclusive of our outdoor spaces (Discovery Gardens and Circle Garden). 

Group booking enquiry

School Groups

Please visit our School Excursions page to learn more about our educational programs and to book your school excursion.

Bulk Ticket Packages

Non-Profit Organisations

Early Start Discovery Space is committed to supporting non-profit organisations. We offer discounted bulk ticket packages to eligible organisations that have been deemed charitable by the Australian Tax Office.

Pricing model and terms and conditions (PDF)

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Gift vouchers

Give the gift of play with an Early Start Discovery Space Gift Voucher. Vouchers can be redeemed for a membership, general entry, or in the Discovery Gift Shop.

Play and learn together

On the lands that we study, we walk, and we live, we acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians and cultural knowledge holders of these lands.

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