UOW Early Start Discovery Space

Name: UOW Early Start Discovery Space
Address: Northfields Avenue, University of Wollongong ( Early Start Building 21, off Ring Road), Wollongong, NSW, 2522, AU
Telephone: 024221 3777
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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This is the official page of the Early Start Discovery Space, Australia's only dedicated 'children's museum' and the first-of-its-kind anywhere in the world based on a university campus. We monitor this page during AEST business hours, and aim to respond to most enquiries within 24 hours.

28/05/2026

Looking for ways to entertain your kids this weekend? We have plenty of activities available on both Saturday and Sunday.

🎨 CreARTivity at 9.30 am to 11.30 am
📚 Storytime at 10 am and 2.30 pm
📕 Book Play at 12 pm
🎾 Discovery Time at 11 am and 1.30 pm

27/05/2026

Exciting news! We have renovated our speed boat in the circle garden. 🚤

Don't forget to check it out in your next visit to the Discovery Space.

24/05/2026

Last week we celebrated our 11th Birthday! 🎂🎈

Thank you to everyone who attended on the International Day of Families.

11/05/2026

Join us on Friday 15 May as we celebrate our Discovery Space 11th Birthday with a huge range of special programs, activities and experiences! 🎂

Our celebration this year coincides with International Day of Families, where we will be sharing some of the emerging findings from our "Early Start Cohort Study: Where are they now?”.

Book now via the link. 👉 https://uow.info/lyix87

24/04/2026

Today, parenting author and educator Maggie Dent visited Early Start Discovery Space for a special Dad Space event!

Maggie is widely respected for her insights into early childhood, adolescence and resilience, and her advocacy for boys.

04/04/2026

Need a way to keep your kids occupied these school holidays? Look no further, we have a range of daily activities for you to explore.

🎨 CreARTivity at 9.30 am - 11.30 am and 1 pm - 3 pm
🎾 Discovery Time at 11 am and 1.30 pm
📚 Storytime at 10 am and 2.30 pm
📖 Story Play at 12 pm

Learn more via the link. 👉 https://uow.info/9z73m8

02/04/2026

Today we hosted a World Autism Understanding Day event that was designed to support autistic children and/or sensory sensitivities. ⭐️

01/04/2026

To celebrate World Autism Understanding Day, we will be hosting a limited capacity, after hours event tomorrow for autistic children and/or sensory needs.

Lights and sounds will be reduced where possible, and there will be no loudspeaker announcements unless there is an emergency.

⏰ 2 pm - 4.30 pm
🎟️ Tickets are available now via the link. 👉 https://uow.college/c7y7j1

18/03/2026

Join us for Book Play this weekend as a Discovery Space Educator shares a story, followed by art making and imaginative play inspired by the text at 12 pm on Saturday and Sunday, perfect for children ages 2–10! 📚🎨

Learn more via the link. 👉 https://uow.college/f8zr1x

This activity is free with paid entry to the Discovery Space.

11/03/2026

Don’t miss Storytime this weekend with the Discovery Space Team, featuring wonderful read-aloud adventures at 10 am and 2.30 pm each day, specially designed for children ages 2–10! 📚✨

This activity is free with paid entry to the Discovery Space. Learn more via the link. 👉 https://bit.ly/4ub59HU

Address

Northfields Avenue, University Of Wollongong ( Early Start Building 21, Off Ring Road)
Wollongong, NSW
2522

Telephone

024221 3777

Website

http://www.earlystartdiscoveryspace.edu.au/

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