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Temporarily closed to drop-in visitors

The visitor’s centre and cafe located at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex are temporarily closed. We are currently exploring options to reopen the centre to drop-in visitors. We continue to be open for booked school and adult groups. Any changes to our opening hours will be shared on the CDSCC website and social media channels (@CanberraDSN).

The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla, is located about 35 km south-west of Australia's capital city.

Get up close to the far reaches of space at Canberra Space Centre.

Take a look at the space exploration exhibitions

See a piece of the Moon that's over 3.8 billion years old, discover the foods that astronauts eat, check out spacecraft models and memorabilia, and more, in the centre’s space exploration exhibitions. Or watch a movie on the history and future of space exploration in one of the centre’s two audio-visual theatres.

Enjoy the spectacular views

Set in the beautiful Tidbinbilla valley, the 70-m antenna and three 34-m antennas that are used to track spacecraft make an impressive sight. The complex is also home to several antennas that have been decommissioned, including the 26-m antenna originally located at Honeysuckle Creek that returned the first images of the Apollo 11 Moon walk in 1969.

Other regional attractions

The centre can be easily accessed via the route known as Tourist Drive 5, a 73-kilometre loop taking you through the beautiful Tidbinbilla valley. Other highlights along the route include:

  • Parliament House
  • Royal Australian Mint
  • Mt Stromlo Observatory
  • Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Book an education program or a guided presentation

School and public groups are invited to come and learn about the amazing work being done by Australians, and the incredible missions that are revealing the secrets of the Universe. The visitor centre is a unique and informative learning environment for students of all ages. Bookings are essential for schools, and adult groups from travel clubs, social clubs and institutions.

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