Educational

Experience Perth has many places you can visit for fun and learning.

Scitech

With over 100 interactive science exhibits, plus programs and feature exhibitions Scitech offers fun and science together.

Horizon The Planetarium

Here a variety of space shows convey the drama of space exploration and the wonder of the cosmos. Learn more about our sites and outer space or just be in awe of our amazing world.

Perth Observatory

Is ideally located under the Milky Way, giving you a spectacular view of the galaxy. For all you budding astronomers any questions you have can be answered by the Observatory astronomers.

Southern Cross Cosmos Centre and Gravity Discovery Centre

With the largest telescope available to the public in Australia you will be able to see spectacular events in our night sky. The Gravity Discovery Centre is a part of the Australian International Gravitational Observatory, a research facility of The University of Western Australia.

World of Energy

An educational facility designed to teach you about Western Australia's energy through exhibits and interactive displays. A fun room is the showroom of historic electrical and gas appliances a great place for the kids to see how appliances have changed from the old days!

Hills Forest Discovery Centre

Home to the Nearer to Nature program. The centre offers school programs to get back to nature and learn about our native plants and animals. If you are only visiting Perth you can still experience nature at the Hills Forest Discovery Centre or head to the Karakamia Sanctuary.

Libraries

Most libraries have story time for younger children and entertainment programmes during school holidays. Don't forget you can borrow books, videos and CD-ROMs to take home.