Hours and Admission
Discovery is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that is open daily from 10:00am-4:00pm. Discovery is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and during the month of February. On Australia Day Discovery closes and re-locates to Lake Weeroona.
From 27 February - 21 July Discovery is hosting Whodunit? Murder Mystery at Menagerie Park, an exciting hands-on, minds-on forensic science exhibition that appeals to the detective in everyone! Find out more...
| Child under 5: | Complimentary |
| Child (5-15): | $14.00 |
| Adult: | $17.50 |
| Concession: | $15.00 |
| Family: | $55.00 |
Please note:
- Family = 2 Adults and up to 4 Children
- All shows and activities are included in Discovery's general admission price.
- Each admission allows you to come and go as often as you like within one day.
- From time to time Discovery host special events and activities which may incur an extra charge. These events will be communicated in advance on our website.
- Discovery is a not-for-profit organisation. Entry fees to visit Discovery directly support its exhibits and educational programs. We value and encourage your support.
To find out what special events and activities we have coming up that you won't want to miss check out our Upcoming Events.
Would you like to explore a little bit more of Bendigo?
Why not make your visit to Bendigo a full day or overnight stay? A true Bendigo highlight is the range of quality experiences and things to do. Our major attractions are diverse and exciting and by packaging them together you can SAVE! With our package deals you can easily combine your visit to Discovery with a Mine Experience Tour at Central Deborah Gold Mine, a Vintage 'Talking' Tram Tour or a visit to the Bendigo Joss House Temple.
| Tour | Adult | Concession | Child | Family |
| Discovery & Mine Experience Tour | $40.00 | $35.00 | $25.00 | $120.00 |
| Discovery & Vintage 'Talking' Tram | $28.50 | $25.00 | $20.50 | $86.00 |
| Discovery, Mine Experience & Tram | $55.00 | $48.00 | $36.00 | $165.00 |
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