Discovery Science & Tech Centre

📍 Discovery Science & Technology Centre, Railway Place, Bendigo VIC, Australia

1. Opening Hours: During Term: 10am to 4pm Tues – Sun. School Holidays: 10am to 4pm every day. Closed All of February & National Public Holidays
2. Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs. Accept the Companion Card. Employ people with disability. Train your staff in disability awareness. Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met. Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards . Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements) . Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations) . Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) . Provide seating in common areas including reception area. Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm). Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs). Have accessible seating areas in theatrette. Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked. Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss. Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial). Have handrails on all your stairways. Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) . Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges. Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information).
3. Car Parking: Park at the Bendigo Marketplace carpark, which can be accessed via Mitchell Street, Edward Street and Arthur Street and has over 1,200 free car park spaces including disabled car park and parents with prams parking spaces.
4. Family Facilities: Accessible Toilet and Baby Change Room
5. Can I bring food: Yes, BYO food and drink only.  Multiple food options located nearby at Bendigo Marketplace.