Updated in October 2026, this Scitech (Scitech Discovery Centre) guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
Scitech is an interactive science centre at City West in Perth, Western Australia. It has hands-on exhibitions, live science shows, a puppet theatre and Australasia’s largest planetarium. You can book through Viator before you travel. As of October 2026, an adult ticket costs $28 and a child ticket costs $19, not the $17 to $26 shown by older guides. Scitech opens seven days a week, from 9:30 to 16:00.
Quick facts for Scitech
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | City West Centre, corner Railway Street and Sutherland Street, West Perth WA 6005 |
| Opening hours | Open seven days, 9:30 to 16:00. Opens at 9:00 in school holidays and Toddlerfest |
| Closed | Christmas Day and Boxing Day |
| Adult | $28 |
| Adult concession | $21 |
| Child (4 to 17) | $19 |
| Toddler (0 to 3) | Free |
| Nearest transit | City West train station, directly opposite |
| Parking | Free for 2 hours, or $5 for 5 hours |
| Typical visit | Three to five hours |
| Phone | 08 9215 0700 |
Why book Scitech tickets?
- 🌌 Australasia’s largest planetarium: Planetarium shows are included in your all-day ticket, with a special short show for under-fours.
- 🔬 More than 100 hands-on exhibits: Six galleries and a rotating feature exhibition let you touch, test and explore.
- 🎭 Live shows and a puppet theatre: The Science Theatre, Big Stage and Puppet Theatre are all included.
- 🧸 Discoverland for little ones: A dedicated play area suits children from 0 to 6, with pram parking nearby.
- 🎟️ An all-day ticket: One ticket covers every area of the centre, and toddlers under 4 enter free.
Ticket prices for Scitech – and how to book
All prices are in Australian dollars.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $28 |
| Adult concession | $21 |
| Child (4 to 17) | $19 |
| Toddler (0 to 3) | Free |
| Buy 3 tickets | Save 5% |
| Buy 4 tickets | Save 10% |
| Buy 5 tickets | Save 15% |
Your ticket is valid all day and includes every area of the science centre. That covers the Scitech Planetarium, the Science Theatre, the Puppet Theatre and the Feature Exhibition. Special adult events and school holiday workshops are ticketed separately. Members visit free all year.
Book online for guaranteed entry, particularly in school holidays. You can book through Viator for an all-day entry ticket.
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- 🚲 Take the ferry to Rottnest Island – then cycle to the beaches and quokkas.
- 🌌 Dine in the desert and go stargazing – on an evening Pinnacles tour.
- 🐬 Swim with wild dolphins – on a wildlife adventure to Rockingham.
- 🍷 Combine a Swan River cruise with wine-tasting in the Swan Valley.
- 🏟️ Go behind the scenes – on an Optus Stadium tour.
Opening hours for Scitech
Scitech opens every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It is open on all other public holidays. Weekday and weekend hours are the same.
| Period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Normal days | 9:30 to 16:00 |
| School holidays and Toddlerfest | 9:00 to 16:00 |
| Christmas Day and Boxing Day | Closed |
Afternoons are usually quieter outside school holidays and Toddlerfest. Check the show times page for the day’s planetarium and theatre schedule.
How to get to Scitech
Scitech is in the City West Centre, directly across from City West train station. The station is one stop from Perth City on the Fremantle Line. SmartRider holders travel free on Sundays. By car, enter the City West Centre undercover car park.
Parking at Scitech
Parking is free for two hours at the machines in the undercover car park. A $5 for five hours ticket is available from the machines inside the City West Centre and Scitech. Note your licence plate number, because the machines ask for it.
How long to spend at Scitech
Allow three to five hours for the galleries, a planetarium show and a Science Theatre show. Young children may need a shorter visit. The ticket is valid all day, so you can break for lunch and return.
Accessibility at Scitech
Scitech is wheelchair and pram accessible. A lift runs from the undercover car park to the ground floor and the first floor, where the Science Centre entrance is. All galleries and shows are wheelchair accessible.
Accessible toilets are inside the Science Centre on the first floor. Pram parking is next to Discoverland. A first aid room is on site. The Scitech Lab is on the first floor, and a ground-floor lift opposite the ticket office reaches it.
What to see at Scitech
The Scitech Planetarium. This is Australasia’s largest planetarium. Shows such as Capturing the Cosmos are for ages 4 and over, and A Little Trek to the Stars is a 10-minute show for under-fours.
The interactive galleries. More than 100 hands-on exhibits cover science, technology, engineering and maths. The Kaartadjin Koorliny gallery is a highlight for adults visiting without children.
The Feature Exhibition. A rotating feature exhibition changes each year around a theme. It is included in your ticket.
The Science Theatre and Big Stage. Live science shows explain ideas such as energy, with demonstrations. Shows for younger children use characters and stories.
The Puppet Theatre. Puppet shows suit the youngest visitors. They are included in all-day admission.
Discoverland. This area is designed for children aged 0 to 6, with pram parking nearby. It offers hands-on play for small children.
The Scitech Lab and the Discovery Shop. School holiday workshops run in the Scitech Lab. The Discovery Shop sells science gifts and toys.
Practical visitor tips for Scitech
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Online booking guarantees entry. Book tickets in advance for school holidays. |
| Visit in the afternoon | Afternoons are usually quieter outside school holidays and Toddlerfest. |
| Bring a packed lunch | Scitech has no cafeteria, only vending machines for snacks and drinks. Two cafés are in the City West Centre. |
| Use the $5 parking ticket | Free parking covers two hours, and a $5 ticket covers five. |
| Check the planetarium age limits | Some shows are for ages 4 and over, and a special show suits under-fours. |
Frequently asked questions about Scitech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the opening hours? | Daily from 9:30 to 16:00, and from 9:00 in school holidays and Toddlerfest. Scitech is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. |
| How much does admission cost? | Adults pay $28, adult concession holders $21 and children aged 4 to 17 pay $19. Toddlers aged 0 to 3 are free. |
| Is the planetarium included in the ticket? | Yes. The all-day ticket includes the Planetarium, Science Theatre, Puppet Theatre and Feature Exhibition. |
| Is parking free? | Parking is free for two hours. A $5 ticket covers five hours. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Online booking guarantees entry, and advance booking is recommended in school holidays. |
Things to do near Scitech
The Nostalgia Box: A video game console museum and arcade at City West in West Perth.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden: A large park with bushland, gardens and city views above West Perth.
Perth Cultural Centre: A cultural precinct with museums, galleries and a library in Northbridge.
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip: A natural history and culture museum in the Perth Cultural Centre.
Elizabeth Quay: A waterfront precinct with cafés and a bridge in the Perth CBD.
Alternatives to Scitech
Perth Observatory: A stargazing observatory with night tours at Bickley in the Perth Hills.
Perth Zoo: A zoo with Australian and international animals in South Perth.
Fremantle Prison: A heritage-listed convict prison with guided tours in Fremantle.
Rottnest Island: An island with beaches and quokkas, reached by ferry from Perth or Fremantle.
Optus Stadium Tour: A behind-the-scenes stadium tour at Burswood.
More Perth travel
Other Perth travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Guides to the top attractions in Fremantle: Including Fremantle Prison, the Roundhouse, the WA Maritime Museum and the WA Shipwrecks Museum.
- The best time to visit to Hovea Falls in John Forrest National Park.
- Practical Perth beach guides: Plan a visit to Scarborough Beach, Cottesloe Beach, Trigg Beach or Coogee Beach.
- Practical tips for visiting the Caversham Wildlife Park.
- AQWA visitor guide: What you should know before visiting the Aquarium of Western Australia at Hillarys.
