Visit our Education Centre

Visiting for the public

Geoscience Australia is open to the public Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm. You can view the National Mineral and Fossil Collection in our Foyer, which includes a piece of Moon rock that you can touch! You can also visit the Education Centre, and explore many different rocks and minerals, and even create your own earthquake. The Education Centre is available for exploration when it is not booked for a school program. To check availability, please contact Reception on 02 6249 9111.

The outdoor Geological TimeWalk is open 24/7 365.

Facilitated school visits

Geoscience Australia's Education and Outreach Team offer facilitated Australian Curriculum aligned programs designed to immerse students in hands-on Earth science activities. Program themes include Earth science fundamentals, natural hazards, rocks and minerals, plate tectonics and the rock cycle, geospatial and geological data, and geological time. Programs run for 1.5 hours with a maximum group size of 60 primary or 55 secondary students.
We accept school group bookings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 5 pm. All bookings are made through Book Canberra Excursions (BCE). Teachers and tour operators will need to register with BCE prior to making a booking.
Bookings open 2 years and one month in advance, so book in early to secure your spot.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Education and Outreach Team on education@ga.gov.au or (02) 6249 9673.

Venue and safety information

Geoscience Australia is committed to providing a safe and accessible venue for all visitors.

During a school visit, students remain the responsibility of teachers and must be supervised at all times. For the general public, children must be supervised at all times.

• Venue and safety information [PDF 157.6 KB]
• View our Certificate of Currency [PDF 185.6 KB]

Accessibility

Accessible parking is available near the main entrance to the building. Accessible toilet facilities are provided.

The Education Centre and the National Mineral and Fossil Collection are both located on the ground floor of the building.

Noise reducing headphones are available to borrow at Reception and in the Education Centre.

Additional information to help plan your visit can be found here.

Address

Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave and Hindmarsh Drive
Symonston ACT 2609

Coach parking is available at the front of the building.

Open 9am – 5pm Weekdays

Email:
education@ga.gov.au

Phone:
(02) 6249 9673

Post:
Geoscience Australia Education Centre
GPO Box 378
Canberra ACT 2601