Early Start Discovery Space

Where curious minds play

The Early Start Discovery Space is the world’s first dedicated children’s museum based on a University campus. As an interactive, public access and playful learning venue, the Discovery Space is dedicated to embracing diverse communities to experience the power and importance of play, interaction and connection. It is operated by the University of Wollongong and was made possible by a generous $7 million contribution from The Abbott Foundation.

Backed by research

The Discovery Space provides interactive experiences, stimulating, evidence informed programs, research translation events, and learn-through-play opportunities for children aged birth to ten and their adults. UOW researchers and their findings guide and influence educational aspects of the Discovery Space, ensuring our play-based experiences are grounded in evidence and beneficial to children’s development.

Empowering

All experiences are designed to allow children to take control and share their imagination and creativity with others. The environment stimulates curiosity, supports independence, encourages social interaction and promotes an inclusive community.

Play and learn together
All the experiences have been designed to encourage a ‘partnership of play’, where children and their adults all benefit as co-learners and creators.

Closed NSW Public Holidays