Gravity Discovery Centre

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Geek out on science and Aboriginal culture

Take a walk through science and Aboriginal culture. The Gravity Discovery Centre is an adventure through various areas of science, such as astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology and biodiversity. The Centre makes science accessible, using interactive displays to engage visitors of all ages. There are five main attractions: Learning Tower, Cosmology Gallery, Solar System Walk, Biodiversity Gallery and the Observatory. The centre offers night time viewing activities, but book well in advance, especially if you want the special Aboriginal Astronomy Night session.

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Address:

1098 Military Road
Yeal WA 6503
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9575 7577

Email:

manager@gravitycentre.com.au

Opening Hours

Tues to Thurs & Sun 10am - 4pm; 10am through to the start of the night time Observatory session Fri, Sat and Sun

Giant Slinky

Make waves

This giant slinky is used to explain how waves work. The slinky can make longitudinal waves which are like sound waves that go through objects, or transverse waves, which are the same shape as light...

Orrery Solar System Model

A gift to dad

This Orrery Solar System Model holds a special place at the Gravity Discovery Centre. Gifted to the centre, the Head Astronomer worked with his father to build it. The orrery is located in the...

Bernouli Ball

Air levitation

The Bernouli Ball demonstrates levitation in an air column. Airflow is used to counter the force of gravity. The same experiment can be conducted using a straw, ping pong ball and your own breath.

Carnarvon Library and Gallery

Capturing Carnarvon's past

You’ll find the Carnarvon Local Studies library within the Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery building. This treasure-trove of local historical information provides an insight into the region’s...

Motorbike Museum

A private collection of motorbikes in a loungeroom

One man's love of motorcycles led to an obsession. Ian Boyd started the collection because of his love for Vincent motorcycles, and constructed a new house and purpose built loungeroom to accommodate...

Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre

A rich and fascination cultural and natural heritage revealed

Few places in Australia could boast the rich and fascinating cultural and natural heritage of Shark Bay. This stunningly beautiful and remote peninsula boasts more than 30,000 years of Indigenous...

Irwin and Districts Historical Society Overview

Irwin Districts Historical Society and Russ Cottage

Old prison protects pioneering history

Wander through the old police house and court rooms which today house the vast Irwin Districts Historical Society collection and you can almost hear the click of chains which once bound prisoners here...