
Plan your visit to Discovery!
The Discovery Science and Technology Centre is a not-for-profit educational and inspirational facility which has come to be seen as both a centre for learning and a place where science is hands-on and fun for regional families and visitors. Discovery’s vision is to break down barriers and make STEM accessible, inclusive and representative for all, by inspiring and nurturing scientific curiosity.
Discovery was established 27 years ago in a beautiful historic Railway Goods Shed near the Bendigo Railway Station.
Spark your curiosity with a trip to Discovery
Come meet Roary, a beautiful (chatty) 2.5meter T-Rex
Experience gravity in a startlingly fun way on our 7 meter tall Vertical Slide
Let the wonders of the universe wash over you in the new Planetarium
Learn through play with hands-on science exhibits.
Come explore our school holiday program “Matter of Life”
Whilst you don’t need to pre-book to come to Discovery we have been finding that the planetarium has been booking out in advance so if you would like to reserve your seat please click the link below.
OPENING HOURS
During Term: 10am-4pm Tues-Sun
School Holidays: 10am-4pm every day
Closed all of February & National Public Holidays
CENTRE ADMISSIONS
Family (2 Adults & 2 children OR 1 Adult & 3 children) $50
Adult $16.00 | Concession $12
Child (3-16 years) $12
Children under 3 free
Add a planetarium session for $6 per person
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
SESSION TIMES- School Holidays
Vertical Slide* 10:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Planetarium Shows 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Science Shows 11:30pm and 1:30pm
* Socks required for slide
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The Discovery Centre is located next door to Bendigo’s Train Station and bus depot, so it is easily accessible by public transport.
Coming by car? Park at the Bendigo Marketplace carpark, which can be accessed via Mitchell Street, Edward Street and Arthur Street and has over 1,200 free car park spaces including disabled car park and parents with prams parking spaces.
Bus parking is available behind the Marketplace and alongside the Marketplace loading bay.