Australian Space Discovery Centre

Families' Pick 2026 · Adelaide: picked by the Funtivities team as a standout for families in Adelaide.

Last updated October 2026

Free Australian Space Agency exhibition centre at Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide, aimed at ages 12+; open weekends in term, daily in SA holidays.

The Australian Space Discovery Centre is run by the Australian Space Agency on the ground floor of the McEwin Building at Lot Fourteen, 364-370 North Terrace, Adelaide. It has more than 20 exhibits across a space gallery, a careers and information hub, a mission control theatrette and the Endeavour Room, with regular presentations through the day. Entry is free and general sessions are self-guided with no booking needed. Visitors under 12 must be with someone over 17, and the centre says its visitor experience is intended for ages 12 and above, though all ages are welcome. As of October 2026 it is open to the public 10am to 5pm on weekends during SA school terms, and every day except public holidays during SA school holidays; weekdays in term are reserved for school groups. The centre is fully wheelchair accessible, has a carer's room and publishes a sensory guide.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 12 October 2026.