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DISCOVERY CENTRE

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INCURSIONS AND EXCURSIONS WITH TELETHON KIDS INSTITUTE

Book your next school incursion or excursion with Telethon Kids! We are taking
bookings for 2024

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AT SCITECH

School Holiday Workshops are back for 2024! Tickets to April will go on sale in
March! Sign up to the Discovery Club to be sure you are the first to know when
tickets go live.

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DISCOVERY CENTRE IS OPEN!

The Discovery Centre is open from 9am-3pm on weekdays. Come in and see our
friendly volunteers for fun interactive games on your next visit to Perth
Childrens Hospital.

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JOIN OUR SUPERHERO RESEARCHERS PROFESSOR CRUNCH, DR JONES AND MISS MATRIX ON A
SCIENCE ADVENTURE AND SEE WHAT YOU CAN DISCOVER.

LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR AT THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE OF THE PERTH CHILDREN’S
HOSPITAL, THE DISCOVERY CENTRE IS A FUN AND INTERACTIVE SPACE FULL OF GAMES
DESIGNED TO GET KIDS, AND ADULTS ALIKE, EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE, HEALTH AND
RESEARCH.

WANT TO STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS AND NEWS FROM OUR DISCOVERY CENTRE?
JOIN OUR DISCOVERY CLUB PLUS DISCOVER MORE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AT HOME ON THE
SCIENCE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS PAGE.

Interested in a science incursion or excursion for your school class or child?
Visit our school program page.


WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO EXPLORE AT THE DISCOVERY CENTRE?

 

The Discovery Centre is full of fun and educational games for kids to learn
about science, health and medical research.

 * Explore the human body using an ultrasound, X-ray or MRI and discover what
   researchers are doing to find out more about body organs.
 * Get up close with our special microscopes, take a look inside the mouth, ear
   and skin and find out why our researchers are interested in snot, poo and
   dust mites.
 * Take a tour of the places we do research – in the lab, clinic and community.
 * See if you can defeat the cancer cells using immunotherapy or catch the
   allergens in the airway.

The Discovery Centre provides a unique experience for children aged 7 and up,
and you never know – the parents might learn something too!

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EXPLORE THE DISCOVERY CENTRE


 * When is the Centre open?
   
   The Telethon Kids Discovery Centre is open from 9am – 3pm, Monday to Friday.
   
   The Centre is closed:
   
    * on weekends
    * on public holidays
    * for private events and school excursions
    * during the annual Telethon Kids Institute end-of-year shutdown period at
      the end of December and early January. These dates vary each year.  
      
   
   To confirm opening times, please call us on 6319 1000.

 * Where is the Centre located?
   
   The Centre is located on the ground floor at the northern entrance of the
   Perth Children’s Hospital. We are opposite the Family Resource Centre and
   Kulunga Moort Mia. You can find a map below.

 * Do I need to stay with my children in the Centre?
   
   Children under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

 * Is food and drink allowed in the Discovery Centre?
   
   The Discovery Centre is a food-free area. You are welcome to enjoy your lunch
   or snacks in the Family Resource Centre opposite the Centre or on the green
   space outside the Centre. There is also a cafe on the ground floor and level
   5 and a food hall on level 1.

 * What ages is the Centre suitable for?
   
   The Centre is ideal for children aged 7 to 12 years. Older and younger
   children are very welcome and they will still find fun activities they can
   enjoy.

 * Do you have special events in the Centre?
   
   Yes, please join our Discovery Club to stay up to date with the latest
   events.

 * How long can we spend in the Centre?
   
   The Centre is open from 9am – 3pm. You can stay in the Centre for as long as
   you like during these hours.

 * What’s the Discovery Club?
   
   When you arrive at the Centre you will have the option of joining our
   Discovery Club and registering a wristband for your child. The wristband will
   store your child’s high scores and completed levels. When you leave, you take
   the wristband with you and bring it back when you return.
   
   As a member of our Discovery Club you will also get exclusive access to
   special events and activities.

 * My child lost their wristband, can we replace it?
   
   Yes, please speak to the Telethon Kids Welcome Crew when you arrive at the
   Centre and they can arrange a replacement wristband.

 * Is there an entry fee for the Discovery Centre?
   
   There is no entry fee to visit the Centre. Telethon Kids Institute is a
   not-for-profit organisation so donations are very welcome.

 * Can I book in a group to visit, such as a school class?
   
   Yes, please view our group bookings page to plan a visit with 10 children or
   more. For school visits, please visit this page to find out more about our
   schools program. Please contact us for any other enquiries and to discuss
   your options.
   

 * Can I volunteer in the Discovery Centre?
   
   Yes, you can if you are over 18 years old. Please visit our volunteering page
   to find out more about volunteering.


HELPFUL INFORMATION

Our Opening Hours:
9am – 3pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Cost:
Free (donations are welcome)

Contact us:
Call us on 6319 1000 or send us an email.

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