Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory
Our Adventure To Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory
Wheatbelt Kids visited the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory in Gingin recently as my daughter MJ has an ongoing interest in space and planets. Although this wasn’t our first time visiting there is always something new and interesting to learn and discover.
Now that MJ is 3 years old she was able to participate in most of the activities and have an understanding of how things work. We were able to experience sitting in a NASA replica space capsule and pretend we were traveling in space. We had lots of fun moving the 8 metre giant slinky to make wave motions, and watching the planets float and drop depending on the air in the Bernoulli display.
The discovery gallery is our favorite part of the centre with so many things to see, touch and discover. Our favourite this time was the Ferrofluid display, which is liquid that becomes hard and spiky when magnetised.
We also braved the leaning tower this time to observe the gravity of our water filled balloons. The leaning tower is 45 meters tall and is purpose built to replicate Galileo’s ancient experiments on gravity.
MJ loved the biodiversity gallery as she was able to look at spiders and insects through the microscopes and learn about the fauna and flora in the area.
Outside the discovery gallery we were able to throw tennis balls into the black hole and look through the Cosmology gallery.
The Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory has something for everyone in the family. The wonderful staff have a wealth of knowledge to answer all your questions. The gift shop is well stocked with lots of little treasures to be found. The Gravity Discovery Centre also has a wonderful Cafe to relax in and have a meal, coffee and cake or even breakfast on a Sunday morning.
Visit The Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday – 10.00am – 4.00pm
Open Mondays for public holidays and school holidays
Observatory Opening Hours
Friday and Saturday from 7.00pm in winter and 7.30pm in summer
Subject to weather conditions and bookings
Special times can be arranged for group bookings with a minimum of 10 people
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Author - Jodie Lowen
Jodie Lowen is the owner of Wheatbelt Kids and a mother of two. She lives in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia and has worked in education for many years. Jodie is passionate about social media marketing and using online platforms to build community connections.
