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Party Activities & Shows

Take your celebration to the next level with our exciting range of science party activities! From popping bubbles to launching rockets, these interactive sessions are the perfect mix of fun, learning, and laughter. Each activity is led by our amazing science explainers and designed to keep kids entertained, engaged, and amazed!

Party Packages

Spark Parties
Book a Spark Party
A Spark Party is the easiest way to celebrate at Discovery. Enjoy your own reserved table in the space while the kids explore more than 100 hands-on exhibits at their own pace. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure celebration where curiosity leads the way. Simple, flexible, and filled with fun, Spark Parties are perfect for families who
want a relaxed and playful birthday experience.

Cost: $20 per child
Minimum 10 kids, includes 1 free adult for party guests
Show Parties
Bubbles!
Float, pop, stretch, and swirl your way through a birthday full of wonder. Our Bubble Party Show features giant bubbles, bubble tricks, and surprising science at every turn. Explore surface tension, colour, and bending light in an unforgettable bubble-filled adventure.

All Show Parties include a Discovery party-ologist, a private party room, and your choice of a 20-minute interactive science show.
Show Parties
Rockets!
Blast off into a high-energy celebration and discover the forces that make rockets fly. Expect pops, bangs, and plenty of laughter as you explore propulsion in the most entertaining way possible. An unforgettable show for curious minds who love things that zoom and soar.

All Show Parties include a Discovery party-ologist, a private party room, and your choice of a 20-minute interactive science show.
Show Parties
Planetarium
Turn your party into an intergalactic adventure. Step inside the Planetarium and journey through the night sky as you trace constellations, visit the planets, and travel far beyond our solar system. A cosmic experience perfect for space-loving explorers.

All Show Parties include a Discovery party-ologist, a private party room, and your choice of a 20-minute interactive science show.
Slime Parties
Slime Party
Let the Slime Party begin! Get hands-on and create your own stretchy, squishy slime. Slime Parties include a workshop exploring gravity-defying slimes, plus the chance to craft your own gooey masterpiece to take home. Leave the mess with us and enjoy an interactive party experience packed with creativity and fun.

Slime Parties include a Discovery party-ologist, a private party room, and a 40-minute hands-on workshop.
Pizza Parties

Pizza Pizza Pizza!

Take your celebration to the next level with a Pizza Party. With private, after-hours access to the whole centre, you’re free to explore and celebrate your way. We’ll organise the pizza and keep the fun flowing, making it a simple, unforgettable night at Discovery.

Minimum 20 capacity (Adults included)
Plan Your PArty!

Compare Parties!

Category
Spark
Show
Slime
Pizza
Cost Per Child
$20
$30
$40
$30
Party Size
10-20
10-20
10-20
20-50
Minimum Cost
$200
$300
$400
$600
Free Tickets For Birthday Child's Family
2
4
6
2
Free Tickets For Parents of Invited Children
1 per child
1 per child
1 per child
Included in head count
Cost For Additional Adults
$12 each
$12 each
$12 each
$30 each
Party Space
Reserved table (1.5hrs)
Private room (1.5hrs)
Private room (1.5hrs)
Private access to whole centre (2.5hrs)
Party Days
Sat, Sun & any day during school holidays
Sat & Sun (not school holidays)
Sat & Sun (not school holidays)
Thurs, Fri & Sat
Party Start Time
10:30 or 2pm
10:30 or 2pm
10:30 or 2pm
4:30pm
Time In Private Space
90 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
2.5 hours
Can I Access The Party Space Early?
10 minutes before
Family 30 minutes before, guests 15 minutes before
Family 30 minutes before, guests 15 minutes before
15 minutes before
Vertical Slide Session
Join a public slide session
Private slide session included
Private slide session included
Private slide session included
Party Show Options
N/A
Bubbles, Rockets, or Planetarium
Slime Workshop
Planetarium add-on ($150)
Invitations Provided
Digital only
Digital and physical
Digital and physical
Digital only
Party Host
Not included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Food Included
N/A
Snack platter add-on ($40)
Snack platter add-on ($40)
Pizza and soft drink
BYO Food?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Can You Recommend Other Food?
Sushi Sushi - kids platter
Sushi Sushi - kids platter
Sushi Sushi - kids platter
Already catered!
Cups And Plates Provided
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cakeware Provided
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Something To Take Home (Per Child)
N/A
One free child entry voucher
Slime and one free child entry voucher
N/A
Party Bags
N/A
Add-on per child ($7)
Add-on per child ($7)
Add-on per child ($7)
Planning a group visit to Discovery? We’ve made it easy so you can focus on the fun! Whether it’s a school class, vacation care group, or community club, our team helps create a day full of hands-on learning and excitement. Book ahead to ensure everything runs smoothly and our staff can prepare for your visit.
Add Extra Fun to Your Discovery Party!

Add a Little Something Extra!

Make your celebration even more special with these fun add-ons. Whether it’s tasty treats or a take-home surprise, these extras make your Discovery party unforgettable!

Snack Platter

Take the stress out of party prep and let us handle the snacks. Add a delicious snack platter to your booking and your nibbles will be ready and waiting the moment you arrive. It is perfect for hungry scientists who have worked up an appetite after a big day of exploring.

‍Add for $40

Party Bags

Keep the fun going long after the party ends. Every guest gets a party bag filled with science themed surprises and treats to take home. It is the perfect little reminder of an awesome day at Discovery.

‍Add for $7 per child
Friendly Faces, Positive visits!

Visitor Reviews

Check out the stories photos and happy moments shared by families, schools and other adventurers.
"Was Absolutely Amazing"
"We were greeted by a lovely woman at the front who was very professional and friendly and then looked after on the slide and bubble show by Miles who was absolutely amazing and helped my kids have such a fun and educational time."
"Kids And I Had A Ball"
"his place is great for young and old. The planetary tour was very informative and interesting. Kids and I had a ball and spent hours here. Highly recommend."
"Loved The Planetarium!"
"The students had a great day. They were engaged in their learning and loved the planetarium as we are doing a space unit at school. The staff were great too."
Contact Details
info@discovery.asn.au
(03) 5444 4400
7 Railway Place, Bendigo VIC 3550
Opening Hours
School Term Hours: 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Sunday
School Holiday Hours: 10am - 4pm Everyday
Closed All of February & National Public Holidays

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Acknowledgment of Country
We would like to acknowledge that the Discovery Centre is on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung clan of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that they are among the first scientists, astronomers and engineers in human history.  We pay respect to them, their culture and knowledge, and to the Elders, past, present & emerging.  Through our work here, we promote scientific understanding in the hope that we can help tend to this land to keep it healthy for future generations.
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