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Questacon

King Edward Terrace, Canberra, Australia
+61 2 6270 2800
Ranked #4 of 93 attractions in Canberra
4.5 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Description: With over 200 educational and interactive exhibits, Questacon seeks to make science fun for all.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Sydney, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Cold, wet day in Canberra? Take the kids here. They'll love the hands on scientific displays (and it's not bad for adults, either!) More

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Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

They have a good family pass, otherwise could be rather espensive. Very educational. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Something for every age - and a great sausage sizzle lunch More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This is a great way to spend time. Three adults and three - four hours later we left. The kids will love it even more, very hands on and the staff are great and more then will to help, assist or just puzzle you. There is plenty of imformation that makes learn fun and the hands on approach only aid... More

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Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

For the young and the young at heart a most interesting and interactive half day can be spent here. More

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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

There is nothing to dislike about this place. The theatre demonstrations are a must. Put on by very talented and clever people. More

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See 5 more reviews by buggsy62 for Canberra
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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My girlfriend and I had fond memories of Questacon from our school trip 10 years ago so we were eager to get back and see if it lived up to our expectations and I am happy to report it did! It had changed quite a bit over the years with some past exhibits being removed and replaced with more current... More

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Canberra, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Questacon is a great day out for all the family It is made more enjoyable for adults by having a child or young adult with you. There are lots of handson equipment to try More

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Canberra, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This is a great place to take the kids in the holidays - you can even kick back with a decent coffee while there is a show on to amuse them. More

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Sydney, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Me and partner visited questacon just to see what it was like these days, even though we dont have kids I think it would be something they would love. All the displays are interactive and educational and there is enough to keep them entertained for hours, even days! More

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