Kaleidoscope is a bright, hands-on play space designed especially for little scientists. Filled with colour, creativity and gentle sensory experiences, it’s a place where young learners can explore at their own pace and let their imaginations run free. When children build, experiment and imagine, they’re naturally testing ideas, solving problems and discovering how things work. Kaleidoscope is the perfect space to learn through play.
Junior Discovery Zone
Kaleidoscope is designed for little scientists. It’s the perfect space for children aged 5 and under to explore, imagine and learn through play.
Experiment and Explore
Build towering block creations, mine for gold in our tiny replica poppet head, or relax with a book in our mini library. There’s so much for little learners to discover.
Learn and Play
Play is one of the most powerful ways young children explore the world. In Kaleidoscope, children engage with early STEM ideas through play in ways that feels joyful and creative.
Fostering Growth With STEM
Early Years Programming
Curious Kids
School Holidays Only
Tuesdays Only
Tuesdays Only During School Term
Curious Kids is a weekly science story time designed especially for children aged 3–5. Each session blends a children’s story with hands-on experiments and playful STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and literacy experiences that help little learners explore scientific ideas in simple, joyful ways. It’s the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to science in a supportive, playful environment, and a wonderful shared experience for children and parents alike.
Weekday Session Times:
11:00am
Weekend Session Times:
School Holiday Session Times:
Times are subject to change*
Little Astronauts
School Holidays Only
Tuesdays Only
Tuesdays Only During School Term
Little Astronauts is an imaginative planetarium show created especially for young scientists aged three to five. Children take off on a playful journey through the night sky, exploring stars, planets and the wonders of space in an age-appropriate, immersive dome experience. With gentle storytelling, simple explanations and plenty of wonder, it’s the perfect first step into astronomy for curious little learners. Little Astronauts runs at 10:30 am during school terms and plays daily at 11:00 am during school holidays.
Weekday Session Times:
10:30am
Weekend Session Times:
School Holiday Session Times:
11:00am
Times are subject to change*
Regional Library Sessions
Curious kids on the move
Curious Kids in the Library
Curious Kids in the Library extends our popular Curious Kids program into regional libraries, combining storytime with playful, hands-on science activities for children aged 3–5. By weaving STEM themes into engaging stories, the program introduces scientific ideas alongside early literacy skills, showing that science can be creative, accessible and fun from the very beginning. Curious Kids in the Library is delivered in partnership with Goldfields Libraries and supported by the City of Greater Bendigo and Loddon Shire.
Session Times:
2026 Dates TBA
Times are subject to change*
Heathcote Library
TBA 2026
Bendigo Library
TBA 2026
Romsey Library
TBA 2026
Kangaroo Flat Library
TBA 2026
Castlemaine Library
TBA 2026
Eaglehawk Library
TBA 2026
Kyneton Library
TBA 2026
Flexible Options
Become Family Daycare member!
Created for educators and their groups, Family Daycare Memberships allow multiple children to visit regularly at exceptional value. Enjoy unlimited general entry, educational program discounts and access to resources that support hands-on learning.
Reciprocal membership with science centres across Australia
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."
