Discovery Science & Technology Centre Bendigo

Fun Facts

True or false? The electron is the smallest unit of matter.
False. It has been discovered that matter is made up of smaller units called quarks and leptons and possibly other things yet to be discovered.
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Curious Kids

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Come and check out our new Curious Kids program for children aged 3-5!
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Come and meet a Dalek!

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Feeling brave? Come face-to-face with a real Dalek at Discovery!
4 & 5 April. Read more...


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