Indoor children's play area with interactive exhibits and kids playing

Tim and Gina Fairfax DiscoverY Centre

Explore playful Australian stories in a new indoor play space for 0-6 year-olds, now open at the National Museum of Australia.

The Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre is a fun and immersive play space, fostering play-based learning in an inclusive and adventurous setting.

Discover ropes to climb, an interactive fish trap, a wheelchair-accessible rocking deck and bunyip dress-ups by the billabong. In a quieter area, find an infant crawl space and snuggly reading nooks, perfect for storytime.

Bookings are essential. Costs apply.

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Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia
 
Children playing in an indoor playground with green foliage-themed structures, slides, and tunnels at a children’s museum. Several adults are supervising the kids, who appear to be having fun exploring the play area.
Adult reading a book with a child in a colorful play area, with toys and seating around.
Smiling child laying on blue floor with fish projection
A woman and a child reading a book together while sitting in a cozy, round wicker pod with cushions. The background features a warm, orange and yellow sunset mural on the wall.