CSIRO Discovery offers an interactive journey through CSIRO and Australian science history. It is one of Canberra's major attractions.

Science is presented in an entertaining way to demystify it, and educate people of all ages about the fascinating world of research and innovation. CSIRO Discovery is also home to a great range of public events, and as it also a working laboratory it offers the public a unique insight into science at work.

Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday (including public holidays) 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
  • Sunday 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
  • Closed Saturday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

This unique centre is also available for function hire.

Become a friend of CSIRO Discovery.


Featured Event

You enter the Discovery exhibition through the 3-screen CSIROvision room that is a sound and image show of CSIRO’s early years with highlights of today’s research.
The CSIROvision – one of the many popular parts of the exhibition.
2006 Portrait of a Scientist gallery
See some of the portraits produced by the students in the 2006 Portrait of a Scientist project and read their insights into 'their' scientist.


Discovery Events

CSIRO Discovery Centre has many great events for all ages.

School Program

A school visit to Canberra is not complete without a visit to CSIRO's Discovery Centre.

Discovery Facility

Looking for a medium-sized, value-for-money events venue in Canberra? CSIRO Discovery offers a unique and well-regarded option.

Community Program

Friends of Discovery enjoy the benefits of involvement in the centre and a number of privileges.

Location

CSIRO Discovery
Black Mountain Laboratories
Clunies Ross Street
ACTON ACT 2601
Australia
GPO Box 1600
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia

Contact

Discovery Reception
CSIRO Discovery
Phone: 61 2 6246 4646 
Fax: 61 2 6246 4600 

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