Questacon, Science and technology center in Canberra, Australia.
Questacon is a science and technology center in Canberra with over 200 interactive exhibits spread across eight different galleries. Each gallery explores different scientific fields and demonstrates how technology applies to real-world situations.
The center opened in 1988 during Australia's Bicentennial celebrations. Its construction received significant support from Japan, which funded half of the building costs.
The center encourages hands-on learning through interactive exhibits where visitors become active participants in scientific discovery. This approach shapes how people here experience and understand science in their everyday lives.
The center has a café, gift shop, performance space, and dedicated areas for different age groups. There is also a specialized zone for preschoolers if you are visiting with very young children.
The outdoor grounds feature NKRYPT, an art installation of eight steel poles with laser-etched messages. These poles were created to commemorate Canberra's one-hundred-year anniversary.
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