To find more information on identifying high or low sensory spaces, please visit our Visitors with Sensory Sensitivities page.
What is Questacon?
Questacon is a science centre where I can learn about science and technology.
There are lots of things I can do at Questacon. I will get to play.
My visit to Questacon
I am going to Questacon.
I can look at a map of Questacon online.
When I arrive at Questacon, I will wait with my adult to buy tickets. The person at the ticket desk might ask if I'd like a Questacon stamp on my hand.
People who work at Questacon
Questacon staff and volunteers wear brightly coloured blue, red or yellow shirts along with purple straps with name tags around their necks. Sometimes they will also wear purple vests over their shirts.
I can ask these people for help if I can't find my school group or teacher. I can also ask staff members if I have any questions.
Important things to remember
Questacon can be very exciting. I will remember to use my quiet voice inside.
I will not run inside Questacon. I will stay with my family.
I might have to wait to do things at Questacon. I might not have time to do all the activities. I will tell my adult if I see something I want to do.
Quiet spaces at Questacon
Sometimes, it can be busy and noisy at Questacon. There can be lots of people.
If I need to go to a quiet space, I will tell my family.
Watching a science show
I might go see a science show with my family. While I am watching, I will stay in my seat.
There might be loud noises or bright lights. If I am uncomfortable, I will tell my family.
Eating at Questacon
I cannot eat or drink in the galleries at Questacon. I can eat and drink in the foyer or outside. There are tables and chairs to eat at.
I might go to the café to buy food. I might have to wait in line. The café might be busy and loud. If I am uncomfortable, I will tell my family.
Toilets at Questacon
If I need to go to the toilet, I will tell my family. There are family toilets that we can use at Questacon. We can check the map or ask a Questacon staff member.
There are hand dryers and paper towels in the toilets. I can choose which option to use.
Finding help at Questacon
If i get hurt or feel sick, I will tell my family. I might need some help from a Questacon staff member. I can go to the information desk to ask any questions or find help.
Galleries at Questacon
If I would like to know more about each gallery at Questacon, I can look at the Visitors with Sensory Sensitivities page on the website. This will tell me about the lights, noise, and quiet spaces in the galleries.
I am going to learn, explore and have fun at Questacon!
