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Snapshot

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Daily 9am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Session Times

Session Times

Every 15 minutes between 9am - 3pm
Session Duration

Session Duration

Allow at least 120 minutes
Group Size

Group Size

Minimum:20. Maximum: 100
Facilitated Program

Facilitated Program

Daytime: Teacher led. Evening: Facilitated (teachers must supervise)
entry fees

Entry Fees

$15 per student. Q by Night $21.25 per student
Teacher to Student Ratio

Teacher to Student Ratio

Free of Charge 1:10. Supervision 1:10
Evening Program

Evening Program

Q by Night

Questacon -The National Science and Technology Centre

 

Questacon, located in the National Triangle, offers unique hands-on experiences and activities in themed galleries, connecting Students to science.

 

Students are immersed in science as they explore interactive exhibits sparking discovery and curiosity.

Journey through galleries to understand Earth’s power and beauty, experience an earthquake’s shake, and watch caged lightning in the Awesome Earth exhibition.

The Q Lab gallery inspires Students to ask questions and discover answers with their peers.

Drop by our famous 2-storey Free Fall slide in the Excite@Q gallery, followed by a relaxing experience Under the Moon.

Bookings are essential and admission fees apply for all programs.

All programs include access to the Questacon shop.

 

Daytime | Self-guided gallery experience

Perfect for exploration!

Teachers guide Students around 200 exhibits housed in our 8 galleries, while Questacon staff facilitate exhibits and answer questions.

 

Evening | Questacon by Night experience

Join a 2-hour exclusive guided tour through the centre for the ultimate Questacon experience. Questacon staff fully facilitate this program.

 

All bookings via Book Canberra Excursions

 

 

Dinners at Questacon

Atomic Catering offers a wide range of delicious, nutritious and fresh meal options catering to all dietary requirements along with a comfortable dining experience for visiting school groups.

Contact Atomic Catering to book your catering at groupbookings@atomiccatering.com.au.