Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE School Holiday Program | 4-18 Jul 2026
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this Winter! They have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators of all ages. Entry is free 7 days per week, they are open 10am-5pm from 4-18 July 2026 (excluding prescribed public holidays in South Australia). In the lead up to the school holidays, special sessions are also available on the 1 and 3 of July 2026.
The Australian Space Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation with stories of opportunity, curiosity, and technology. It offers a place for the community to discover and explore the latest innovations in space technologies. Learn about Australia’s current and future role in space at the Discovery Centre, which hosts: a Careers Information Hub showcasing rewarding and diverse career pathways in the local space industry, an operational Mission Control Centre viewable through a theatrette for live space events and opportunities to engage with space experts, and an interactive space exhibition offering immersive, hands-on experiences.
Student Cadet Rocket Adventure Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Challenge
Flex your engineering creativity in this paper rocket design challenge! Participants will build, launch, and refine their rocket designs to discover how to fly as high and as accurately as possible. Launches will be conducted outside. Sun protection is recommended.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 7-14 years
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Space Garden
If you could take one plant with you on a space mission, what would you bring? Discover for yourself with the ‘Space Garden’ workshop! In this session, become an amateur astrobotanist by designing and crafting your very own space plant. You’ll use problem-solving skills to explore how and why they grow plants in space, and how they can be used for food, fibres, medicine and more.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 5-16 years
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Satellite Lab
Have you ever wondered how satellites complete their space missions? In this session, become a satellite engineer by using problem-solving skills to explore different parts of satellites while building one yourself. Learn about different satellites parts, systems, and how they work together in a mission.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 8-12 years
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Space Storytime
The Australian Space Discovery Centre invite all little-astronauts to join them in-centre for Space Storytime. Each session will begin with a reading of a space book followed by an activity before attendees are invited to explore the Space Gallery.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes (including 30 minute storytime, followed by time to explore the centre)
- Ages: 3-8 years
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Space Mission
Embark on a space mission of your own – Find clues in the Space Gallery and engage with the exhibits to solve challenges.
Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 5+ years
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Badge Making Drop-in Day
Channel your space-y inspiration by designing and making your very own space themed button badges. Drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. A digital or printed ticket is not required for entry, just register your interest.
*On the day of the event, the Centre may be busier than usual.
*You may need to queue for the STEM activities.
- Session Duration: 180 minutes
- Ages: all ages
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Sketch-Bot Drop-In Day
Have you ever seen a robot that can draw? Why not get your portrait drawn by one of the resident SketchBots! Drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. A digital or printed ticket is not required for entry, just register your interest.
*On the day of the event, the Centre may be busier than usual.
*You may need to queue for the STEM activities.
- Session Duration: 180 minutes
- Ages: all ages
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Special Online Event – Moonbound: Artemis & Australia’s Roo-ver Program
Join the fun online for a special presentation that will take you inside the Artemis program and Australia’s growing role in the next era of lunar exploration. The session will introduce the Artemis missions, look at what Artemis II achieved, and explore how Australia is contributing to this international effort.
They’ll also spotlight the Roo-ver program and what it means for Australian innovation on the Moon. It’s a great chance to discover how global space exploration is unfolding and how Australia is helping shape the journey.
An online joining link (Microsoft TEAMS) will be contained in your Humanitix confirmation email. Please note session times are advertised in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST).
- Session Duration: 45 minutes
- Ages: 7+ years
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Special In-Person Event – Beginning, Life, and Death of the Universe
Join a journey through some of the biggest questions in science! How did our solar system form? How did life begin, and how did humans come to be? In this session they will also take a look at what the future may hold. This is a great opportunity to explore our origins and consider our place in the universe in an engaging and accessible way.
This event is hosted in-person at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 7+ years
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Special In-Person Event – Moonbound: Artemis & Australia’s Roo-ver Program
Join the fun online for a special presentation that will take you inside the Artemis program and Australia’s growing role in the next era of lunar exploration. The session will introduce the Artemis missions, look at what Artemis II achieved, and explore how Australia is contributing to this international effort.
They’ll also spotlight the Roo-ver program and what it means for Australian innovation on the Moon. It’s a great chance to discover how global space exploration is unfolding and how Australia is helping shape the journey.
This event is hosted in-person at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 7+ years
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Session Booked Out?
Missed out on your preferred session? Why not visit during one of the family friendly public sessions from 10am to 5pm daily during school holidays (except public holidays and closed Christmas to New Year). Entry is free and tickets are not required for public sessions.
Australian Space Discovery Centre at Lot Fourteen, Adelaide – Play & Go Review
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Australian Space Discovery Centre website.
What: School Holiday Program at the Australian Space Discovery Centre
When: 4-18 July 2026 | 10am – 5pm
Where: Lot Fourteen | North Terrace, Adelaide
Who: 3-16 years
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