Tourist Facility - Amusement Park, Theme Park
National Science And Technology Centre, 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
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The much-loved Questacon science centre in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle with a 4.5 rating across 18 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
This tourist attraction is the National Science and Technology Centre on King Edward Terrace in Parkes, in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle. With 18 reviews behind its 4.5 rating, it's a much-loved destination.
The appeal is hands-on fun and discovery for all ages — Canberra's celebrated science and technology centre, a genuine favourite for families, school groups and the curious, packed with interactive exhibits that make science a joy, right among the capital's national attractions. It's a genuinely rewarding outing.
Exhibits, sessions, ticketing and opening hours change over time. To make the most of your visit, it's worth checking the current details directly before you go.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 18 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 66
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 39
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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