Learning Spaces and Places

Open for exploration as well as guided tours and regularly updated exhibitions. A tour of the WW2 Galleries occurs daily at 11am.

Open 7 days, 10am - 4pm

Last Post Ceremony commences at 4.30pm

The visitor centre is open for a range of educational experiences. Also hosts activities during school holidays.

Open 10am - 4pm on weekends

Bookings are advised if wanting to engage with an interactive experience. See their website for the range of learning options.

Open 10am - 4pm on weekdays and 12pm - 4pm on weekends.

Bookings are advised for the range of onsite educational sessions available, each 90 minutes long. 

Open 8am - 4.30pm on weekdays

Hosts permanent exhibitions, webinars, holiday programs, guided tours, and child directed events. Storytime for ages up to 6 runs weekly on Wednesday at 10.15am.

Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm

A range of exhibitions and learning experiences available as well as school holiday activities. PlayUp Craft available everyday from 10.30am - 12.20pm.

Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm

See a curation of installation and educational experiences, screenings, and events. Cult Classics screen every Friday night, the NFSA book club is open for all and there are regular special events.

Open 7 days, 10am - 4pm                                       Operates outside of these hours for events and screenings.

See a collection of online and in person art and history exhibitions as well as seasonal low cost events targeted at young learners. Well worth a visit - particularly over the school holidays.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Guided tours available at multiple times daily.  See the National Bonsai collection, Forest Sculpture Gallery, the POD Playground and regular events such as Kids Bonsai Workshops and Kite Fest. There are often low sensory options available for events hosted at the Arboretum.

Opening hours vary on time of year.

Visit the National Dinosaur Museum in a self paced tour or on a guided one. Also see the website for weekly updates to Dino TV for young archaeologists. Email ahead if you require sensory adjustments around the animatronics.

Open 7 days, 10am - 5pm

Public tours are available at 10.45am daily and court sitting hours are open between 10am - 12.45pm and 2.15pm - 4.15pm daily. There are a number of educational tours offered that align with the Australian Curriculum, just make sure to email ahead to register interest.

Open 9.45am - 4.30pm on weekdays

30 minutes tours available daily, quiet mornings occur on the first Saturday of every month, and the Little Visitors Vault hosts free storytelling and craft most days. See the website for a huge range of virtual financial literacy programs as well as their holiday programs for all ages.

Open 8.30am - 5pm on weekdays and  10am - 4pm on weekends

Offers a range of immersive geoscientific programs designed for students. Reservations must be made to ensure that school groups have not booked the space. Access the Timewallk and National Mineral and Fossil Collection during weekdays.

Call 02 6249 9111 for availability.

Visit the time capsule in person for guided tours, and children's activities. Also see their virtual tours online. Bookings essential.

Check site for opening hours.

Access guided tours including Sportex, the interactive sports exhibit. Tours operate daily at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, and 2.30pm for 90 minutes each. 

Open 8am - 5pm on weekdays and 9.30am - 4pm on weekends.

See a range of artistic installations, exhibitions, a studio with working artists, and children's programs for events like Floriade. A heritage tour runs most Saturdays at 11am.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Check the website to see the updated range of exhibitions and interactive experiences in person and online. Regular kids programs include Babies in Arms, Art Gang, Art Steps, and Art Together. Guided tours daily at 10.30 am and 1pm.

Open 7 days, 10am - 5pm

A self guided experience where visitors can interact, observe, photograph, and feed friendly free flying birds.

Open 7 days, 10am - 4pm

Self guided reptile experience for exploration. Staff on site for hands on animal experiences.

Open 7 days, 10am - 5pm

Huge range of tours and close encounters available, including Night Zooventures, Keeper for a Day, Puggle Club, Zoocation, and the Junior Zoo Keeper program. See the website for details of times and availabilities. 

Open 7 days, 9.30am - 5pm

Tour Government House virtually here or make sure to check the website for when the Open Day is announced when public tours are given of the Governor General's residence.

See site for opening hours.

See a series of performances for fun or those that are aligned with the curriculum. The Centre also offers an educational program, a work experience week, and further study options in the field.

See site for performance times.

Access self guided tours, a range of educational on site programs, extensive digital resources, and daily activities during the school holidays. Regularly hosts a quiet afternoon on Sundays, guided tours daily at 11am & 2pm, and kids craft and family activities like 'Little Faces' .

Open 7 days, 10am - 5pm

Hosts regular events and exhibitions, School Holiday programs, storytelling times, free access to kids corner, learning programs, and digital classrooms. Daily tours depart at 11am daily for 45 minutes.

Open 8am - 8pm Monday to Thursday,  8am - 5pm Fridays, 9am - 5pm weekends

Visit for huge range of guided tours, the children's activity trail, or book a seat (before 12.45pm on the day) to watch question time. Full day seminars on the Senate and House of Reps for young learners available for purchase. Extensive free online resources available through the Parliamentary Education Office including 3 digital programs delivered via teams.

Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm

Explore in person events, workshops, exhibitions, live shows and experiments, or a self guided tour around the facilities. Otherwise access hands on experiments, live virtual workshops, and digital experiences at home. Or take your learning on the move with the 'Questacon Walks of Wonder' app. Early Learning opportunities available through the 'Science Time' program.

Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm

Located at Mulligans Flat, explore a number of guided walks, educational tours, family nights, 'Nature Play', Twilight Flow yoga sessions, and jam packed school holiday programs. Download the app for a full Audio Tour of Mulligans Flat to explore at your own pace.

Open 8am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Friday, 8am - 2pm on weekends

Offers 1-2 hour educational tours during the day and evening, self paced visits to the visitor centre, and an adopt-a-star program. Stargazing and astronomical experiences offered after dark. Also access extensive week long school holiday programs for a range of ages.

See the site for opening hours and times of particular daytime/evening tours.

Located at St Johns Anglican Church, the Schoolhouse Museum, which is in the same condition as when it was used in 1840, is open for public exploration.

Open 10am - 12pm on Wednesdays and 2pm - 4pm on Weekends

Visit The Sanctuary and a number of other walking trails at your own pace or tag along with ranger guided activities at 10.30am, 11.30am, and 1pm every Wednesday. Make sure to visit the Nature Discovering Playground and give the orienteering course a go or plan a visit around the events they host.

Opening hours vary on time of year.

Access a selection of ranger guided and self guided tours, walks, and trails including the Flora Explorer bus tours. Join storytime on the first Friday of every month and check the site for updates on regular events and exhibitions - especially during school holiday times!

Open 7 days, 8.30am - 5pm

Visit the Museum to explore exhibitions at your own pace or with a guided tour. Dates and times vary. Access the Discovery Centre (for ages up to 6), VR experiences, storytimes, Talented Tales, and a host of other experiences. If you cannot make it in person, there are a number of digital experiences  available.

Open 7days, 9am - 5pm