General Admission

Daily Schedule

Opening Hours: 10 AM to 4PM

The Science Centre's opening hours are 10 AM to 4 PM every day including most public holidays*. Anyone is most welcome to visit the Science Centre during this time.

Adequate parental supervision is required. We recommend no more than 3 children per adult. For admission of more than 4 children per adult, please contact Admin Staff by email science_centre@uow.edu.au or by phone: 0242865000 prior to your visit.

The Science Centre may also be open outside these hours for advertised night viewing and special events, and group bookings may be made within and outside these hours for convenience.

The Science Shop is open 10 AM to 4 PM every day*.

Note* Closed Christmas & Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Fri., Easter Sun.

BlueScope Steel Planetarium

The Planetarium shows can be attended any day*.

On the weekend there is a planetarium show particularly suitable for young people and families at 12 noon. A show suitable for older audiences screens at 3 PM. A family laser concert is held in the theatre at 1 PM .

On weekdays shows are scheduled to suit group bookings. Please call to check availability.

School holiday programs follow weekend patterns but extra shows may be programmed.

Special group bookings are available in the evenings. Minimum group sizes apply.

Illawarra Coal Science Theatre

Science Shows are held on weekends and school holidays at 11am and 2pm. Generally the morning show is particular suited for the youngest children.

Recently we have been showing

• Sound and Music - 11 AM
• The Liquid Nitrogen Show - 2 PM.

On weekdays show topics and times are scheduled to suit group bookings.

For current offerings see the Planetarium and Scienceshow pages.

A Laser Concert (see Planetarium) is held at 1 PM on weekends and school holidays.

Prices

These prices are for public visits, group booking pricing vary depending on group size and services provided.

Annual Membership

• Single Membership - $45.00 (renewal) or $50 (join)
• Family Membership - $85.00 (renewal) or $90 (join)

Reciprocal Entry

The Science Centre has reciprocal entry agreements with many other organisations in the ASTEN network. To access these arrangements a valid membership card and ID must be produced at the time of entry.

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