Plan your visit

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.

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.

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

Pre-booked tickets are not required to attend a general session at the Discovery Centre. These sessions are free, self-guided, and do not have a time limit. Regular presentations are held across the day.

Visit our TryBooking page to book your tickets for upcoming events.

To enhance your visitor experience, please email info@discover.space.gov.au to make reservations for groups larger than 10 people or groups with special needs.

The Discovery Centre offer venue hire options for organisation or community groups to hold a special event. Please email info@discover.space.gov.au to make any enquiries.

The closest accessibility parking options near the Discovery Centre 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.

Assistance Animals are welcome at the Discovery Centre. For further enquiries, please call 08 8432 1400.

The bathrooms can be accessed from the corridor past the Endeavour room. There are female and male bathrooms, each with an accessible cubicle. There is also an additional separate unisex accessible toilet and shower.

The Discovery Centre accessible toilet and shower is not fitted with a hoist or fixed ceiling hoist. However, the City of Adelaide has public Changing Places with a fixed ceiling Hoist (model: CHS Prism Medical C450) with lifting capacity of 205 kg at nearby Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka (Park 14). For further information about this facility, please visit https://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/community/access-inclusion/changing-places-facility/

There is a seat in the Carer’s Room, as well as a tap, sink and microwave. The Discovery Centre is a breastfeeding-friendly institution.

The Discovery Centre has written directions and explanations on most exhibits. There is also clear signage throughout the Discovery Centre.

The Theatrette and Endeavour Room have been fitted with a hearing augmentation system. Staff can provide the corresponding headphones on request.

There are 5 seating pods in the Discovery Centre, as well as 2 higher tables. There is also seating in the theatrette. Both the eastern promenade and the western courtyard have built-in seating in the form of concrete benches. There is further seating (concrete benches and marble seats) on North Terrace around the Community Café.

This resource can be used by visitors to identify and understand the sensory stimuli they are expected to experience during their visit.

For more details, please access the document through our guidelines and procedures webpage.

The Discovery Centre is fully accessible with no stairs or ramps upon entry or exit. Wheelchair users will be able to freely move through all areas of the Discovery Centre. The surrounding Lot Fourteen precinct is also all flat without stairs.