1 / 3Discovery Science & Technology Centre
đ Bendigo, VIC
Discovery Centre Bendigo has 100+ interactive science exhibits, a full-dome planetarium with space presentations, and the Southern Hemisphere's tallest vertical slide.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 5 and up who learn by doing â grandparents and adults get just as absorbed as the kids. The planetarium is the unmissable anchor; book it first upon arrival. Children who are sensitive to heights may hesitate at the vertical slide. Allow a minimum of three hours to cover exhibits, a show, and the slide.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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Aimee Knight
2 months ago
âWe (Mum and four children) visited in the school holidays and had a fabulous time. The Time Warp show was entertaining thanks to Harry and Miles did a great job with everyone on the Vertical Slide and the planetarium presentation. Although some of the exhibits are a little dated, you can touch and have a go at everything. A great place for families to learn. Two real positives of our visits - 1) you can come and go through out the day with the same ticket 2) you can bring in your own food and drinks or exit and purchase food from the nearby shops then return for more fun.â
Bernadett Kalman
6 months ago
âWe had a fantastic time at DS&TC! The visit was fun, engaging, and full of learning opportunities. We watched a fascinating solar system screening at the planetarium, enjoyed an exciting science show about wild weather, and the boys loved challenging themselves on the vertical slide. We also played for hours at the science playground. Altogether, we spent about 3 hours there, and every moment was worth it.â
Sona
3 months ago
âWe visited the Bendigo Science Centre, and our kids absolutely loved the interactive science and play areas. They had so much fun learning through play. We enjoyed it just as much as they did â even their grandmother got involved and had a great time! A wonderful experience for the whole family.â
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Based on Google review tagsPlanetarium
22 reviews
Fun for kids
9 reviews
Vertical slide
6 reviews
Interactive exhibits
6 reviews
Solar system show
4 reviews
Overview
The centre's 100-plus exhibits are fully touchable and interactive, covering physics, biology, and space science. The full-dome planetarium runs guided solar system tours with presenter Harry drawing strong reviewer praise. The vertical slide delivers a memorable freefall that even adults find thrilling. Resident bearded dragons Pogo and Priscilla have daily feeding sessions. School holiday programming adds wild weather shows and explosive science demonstrations. Same-day re-entry is permitted.









