The Sciencentre - Educational AND Fun for Brisbane Families

Get Your Science on at Brisbane's Sciencentre!!

After weeks of pestering, we finally took our kids back to the Sciencentre at South Bank.  This was our third visit - the first was last year, not long after our oldest turned 5.  It isn't a cheap activity - a family of 2 adults and up to 4 kids costs $44.50 - so I was initially unsure as to whether we would get value out of it, but our 5 and 3 year old absolutely LOVE visiting the Sciencentre - so much in fact we are considering getting an annual pass for our family.

Located within the Queensland Museum precinct - and just upstairs from the much-loved Playasaurus - Brisbane's Sciencentre is jam-packed with hands-on activities that will appeal to kids and adults of all ages.

Your pass is good for the entire day, so you can save on food expenses by packing a picnic and then venturing out to the grassy areas for some lunch and a toilet break, then get back into the fun and games (and learning!) of the Sciencentre.  If your trip is more spontaneous (like our weekend jaunt was) then you can always drop into the Museum cafe for something delicious.

I must admit that it can get a bit tiring if you are chasing a 3 year-old from exhibit to exhibit and that is where the annual pass becomes really appealing. Like with any annual pass - it allows you the luxury of staying only as long as it suits, and then you leave without the guilt of wasting a full day pass after only an hour or two.

 

Location: Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank, South Brisbane

Open Hours: 7 days 9:30am-5:00pm

Parking: Paid street or $15 on site.

Public Transport: Train, South Bank.

Cost:  Family Pass $44.50

Age:  Probably 4+ however any age will be entertained by the lights and hands-on activities.