Babies are allowed, with pram access, two parents rooms with change tables and microwaves, and a crawl zone in Discovery Centre, but long tours and VR lack pram space, so visits may need frequent breaks.
Why 2-4 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for core galleries, Discovery Centre visit and breaks for feeding and play.
Tim & Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre:
Soft-play zones and quiet pods designed for ages 0–6.
Tip: Book your 75-minute session online in advance to secure your spot.
Parents Room and Pram Parking:
Two parents rooms with change tables and microwave, plus four pram bays near the entrance.
Tip: Use the ground-floor Parents Room off the Gandel Atrium for quick feeds.
Core Galleries with Multi-Sensory Exhibits:
Free entry to Great Southern Land and First Australians galleries with touch displays.
Tip: Join the hourly free host talk to engage all ages with stories and artifacts.
Garden of Australian Dreams:
Outdoor art installations and water features by Lake Burley Griffin.
Tip: Visit in the early afternoon when shade structures are cooler for baby comfort.
Spring offers mild weather for garden visits. In summer, stay longer indoors and use Parents Rooms to keep baby cool.
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Nerine Cummins
Located at Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia 🇦🇺 This museum is a MUST when visiting the ACT. It’s free entry and we also saw the Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition which is also Free 🆓 entry. The Mr Squiggle exhibition was fantastic, brought back so many memories from watching the show when I was a child. The rest of the exhibits in the Gallery section was just as wonderful. The range of s...
Jordi I
Our family had a very positive experience here. The displays were beautiful and the building is stunning and extravagant, no expense spared in any way. Very welcoming environment, we entered without booking and just walked straight in and wandered around admiring the displays. There are many interactive elements to the displays with educational snippets everywhere you look. Many fascinating things...
Sang Hyun Kim
While I didn't get to visit the museum during the day, I did attend a conference event here, and it seemed like a really great space to host it. There was plenty of room for guests to dine and move around. The views are also pretty spectacular, including the giant dinosaur fossil. The building looks beautiful from the outside, too. I've heard great things about some colleagues who did visit it, so...
Terhi Tapiainen
This is a nice place to visit and have a walk. I liked the cafe and the architecture of the place. The atmosphere was lovely - many familiws were visiting at the same time. I was not sure about the exhibition - it seems to be nationally important but is not clearly focused.
Yvonne Luk
I enjoyed my time at the museum, especially the “ Great Southern Land” gallery, which explains different regions' climate, environment, and diversity. It is super cool to include all the main areas, which makes me think that’s what a national museum should be. The museum is free to enter, but a special exhibition requires you to pay. I even visited the cafe shop, which is super crowded at noon but...
Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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Discovery Centre session (2 adults + 1 child) | AUD 20 |
Café snack and drink | AUD 15 |
Total Estimated | AUD 35 |
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