Questacon – National Science and Technology Centre
Questacon National Science and Technology Centre is a leading science and technology museum in the national capital. Questacon strives to promote greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community, and are committed to making that experience fun, interactive, and relevant.
Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre – is located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. It is a large centre with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology. The centre is split up into seven galleries on different floors, accessed by a spiral ramp around the ‘drum’. The centre also features three theatres, used for performances by Questacon’s theatre troupe, The Excited Particles, which are generally targeted at families. The troupe also does puppet shows for young children and more serious talks on science and current events.
Open daily between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm. Closed 25 December. Entry fees apply.
Contact: (02) 6270 2800.
Location: King Edward Tce., Parkes. How to get there: proceed from Canberra City Centre north along Commonwealth Ave., left into King Edward Tce. Questacon is a 30-minute walk across the bridge from Canberra’s main business district. Paid parking is available alongside the building, accessible from Parkes Place, with additional parking further along Parkes Place in the large car park near the lake.
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