Discovery Centre Drop-In Activities (school holidays)
Last updated October 2026
A drop-in activity space at MAGNT where children do play-based activities linked to current exhibitions, guided by their parent or carer. During NT school holidays it opens Tuesday to Thursday from 10.30am to 12.30pm, with extra weekend sessions on 12 and 13 December. Places are limited and no booking is needed. Tuesday to Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm during school holidays, plus Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec; days subject to availability. January 2027 dates not yet listed.
Key facts
When: Sat 12 Dec to Wed 30 Dec 2026
Ages: Ages 3 to 12
Price: Price not published
Where: Discovery Centre, 19 Conacher St, The Gardens NT 0820
Setting: Indoors
Book or read more: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/events/discovery-centre-drop-activities
Checked October 2026 on the provider's page. Dates, prices and places can change, so the provider's page has the latest availability.
NT summer school holidays run Friday 11 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027 (Northern Territory Government). All school holiday programs in Darwin.
Details
Address: Discovery Centre, 19 Conacher St, The Gardens NT 0820
Location: The Gardens, Darwin, NT
Website: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/events/discovery-centre-drop-activities
Ages: 3–12 years
Category: Museums & Science Centres
Other Things to Do Near The Gardens
- Gardens Tennis - Tennis
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens - Playgrounds & Parks
- Darwin Botanic Gardens Playground - Playgrounds & Parks
- Tactile Arts Gallery and Studios - Science & Technology