Play free day at NMA Discovery Centre




Overview
Community day: Play free at the Discovery Centre in recognition of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
The National Museum of Australia's Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre is a fun, immersive play and learn space for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years. Sessions run for 75 minutes and include free activities in the mini makers corner.
Bookings Essential.
Dates
9 Aug 2026National Museum of AustraliaLawson Crescent, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Lockers
- Non Smoking
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.


