Opening hours and location

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 to the public on the following days and time until 31 August 2026.

From 1 September 2026, we will dedicate weekdays during school terms exclusively to delivering education programs. More details about how the Australian Space Discovery Centre is making more space for schools.

Open from:

Wednesdays to Fridays | 1pm – 5pm

Saturdays and Sundays | 10am – 5pm

Closed on:

Mondays, Tuesdays and Public Holidays.

During SA school holidays

The Discovery Centre will be open to the public from:

10am – 5pm on all days except Public Holidays.

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.

Parking

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.

Public transport

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.

New opening hours from 1 September

The Australian Space Discovery Centre is making more space for schools.

From 1 September 2026, the Discovery Centre will dedicate weekdays during school terms exclusively to delivering education programs.

The new approach reflects growing demand from schools and educators across the country for hands-on learning experiences that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life.

The Discovery Centre will remain open to the general public on weekends and seven days across the South Australian school holiday periods – ensuring families and visitors can continue to engage with our exhibitions, programs and events.