At the Australian Space Discovery Centre, visitors of all ages can explore the latest innovations in space technologies, through a range of interactive exhibits and displays. 

Visitors, please note the following varying opening hours of the Discovery Centre during South Australian (SA) school holidays and during SA school terms

During SA school terms

The Discovery Centre will be open for general sessions on the following days and time.

Open from:

Wednesdays to Fridays  |  1pm – 5pm     

Saturdays and Sundays  |  10am – 5pm     

Closed on:

Mondays 

Tuesdays

During SA school holidays

The Discovery Centre will be open for general sessions from:

  • 10am – 5pm on all days except SA-based Public Holidays (see below).  

Entry for all visitors is free, but visitors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a person over the age of 17.

Location

The Australian Space Discovery Centre is located on the east end of North Terrace in Adelaide. 

Our Lot Fourteen address is Ground floor, McEwin Building | 364-370 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000.
 

There are many on-street and off-street parking options near the Discovery Centre. The closest are:

  • UPark Frome Street
    • Address: 22-30 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
       
  • Ayers House
    • Address: 296/302 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 

For details about the mobility access pick up and drop off points closest to the Discovery Centre, please view the Lot Fourteen precinct's map.

Please visit the Adelaide Metro website for up-to-date timetables and routes.

Train

The closest train station to the Discovery Centre is Adelaide Railway Station. It is a 15-minute walk or a short tram ride from the Railway Station.

Tram

The Discovery Centre can be accessed by the free city loop trams that run frequently along North Terrace. Alight at the Botanic Gardens stop.

Bus

The Discovery Centre can be accessed by a range of bus routes.

An exhibition room

Visitor information

The Australian Space Discovery Centre is committed to enabling Centre-wide disability access to our facilities and services.

More details Sensory guide Conditions of entry for our visitors

Our department recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas, skies, and communities.

We Acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians and Lore Keepers of the oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.