Science Museums in New South Wales, Australia 2023

Most reviewed Science Museums in New South Wales

4.5 Powerhouse Museum (1.318 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums

Powerhouse Ultimo is a contemporary museum in the heart of Sydney with a focus on arts, science, innovation and design. Free entry, no bookings required. Open daily 10am-5pm. Located at 500 Harris St, Ultimo, close to Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Central Station (Sydney Terminal), Broadway bus station (Railway Square), and Exhibition Centre Sydney Light Rail Station. See more..
4.5 Science Space (161 reviews)
- Really great interactive space
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums

Science Space is the only dedicated science experience in NSW and is a place where anyone, young and old, can come and see how science and technology discoveries have become reality. It is a place to be inspired about what the future holds and empowered to help change it for the better. Science Space is the proud home of the DIGISTAR 6, Australia’s #1 most digitally advanced Planetarium. The 4k laser projection system is a first for Australia and allows the public to experience science and technology like never before. Science Space is founded upon the principles of education, hands-on learning and accessibility. Existing to advocate the value of science and technology and increase general science literacy. Science Space brings over 100 interactive exhibits, Science Shows, Workshops and Australia’s #1 Planetarium to the Illawarra region. See more..
4.5 Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum (GeoCentre) (145 reviews)
- Not just for geology buffs.
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Science Museums • Educational sites • History Museums

Behind the stone façade of the restored former Bond Store, the Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum (GeoCentre) tells the story of how the world’s largest deposit of silver, lead and zinc was formed in Broken Hill. It also displays a famous collection of Broken Hill minerals and the ‘Silver Tree’ – the intricate silver sculpture once owned by Charles Rasp, the boundary rider who pegged out the first Broken Hill mining lease with his partners. See more..
5.0 Marine Discovery Centre (2 reviews)
- An absolute must visit for locals and holiday makers alike.
Speciality Museums • Science Museums

Welcome to North Star’s Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point, one of Australia’s largest, privately funded museums. Its primary focus is teaching people how they can play a role in protecting and safeguarding our precious marine environment for future generations. See more..
5.0 Tamworth Astronomy & Science Centre (2 reviews)
- View the stars
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums

Astronomy & Science Centre With 3 Observatories, Large Telescopes, Planetarium & Numerous Displays Of Stem, Mega-fauna, Minerals Etc. See more..

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