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How much is entry?+

It's $25 for the first child and $20 for each sibling, plus GST. Children under two years of age are free with a paying sibling.

Is there a cost for parents to attend?+

No, up to two adults are included in the ticket price. Additional adults are $8.00 each, which you can add during checkout.

Do I need to register a child under 2?+

If they're attending with a sibling, they're free, but please still include them on the waiver. If you're coming with a single child under 2, regular fees apply. Please note our space is designed for ages 2+ who aren't mouthing; there are small parts around, so close supervision of younger children is required.

What are the days and hours for open play?+

Our schedule varies through the year, with sessions on weekdays and weekends. In the late spring, weekday availability can be reduced due to year end field trip bookings. During summer and school breaks, weekday open play is replaced by camps for school-aged children. Open play general runs year-round on weekends, except during long weekends, special event periods (the weeks around Halloween and Christmas) and select other times. We are also closed for the entire two week Christmas break.

All sessions are two-hour windows and require pre-registration on our website.

Do I need to pre-register?+

To ensure a spot is available before travelling to us, please book your tickets on our website. If you run into any issues during the booking process, please reach out to us using the question button at the bottom of the screen.

What do children do during open play?+

Children have the run of all four of our labs, building in the STEM Lab, getting active in the Move Lab, making in the Mess Lab, and glowing in the Light Lab. See what's in each lab →

What should we wear and bring?+

Dress for mess as art and sensory play can get messy. Smocks are available on request, though most kids prefer to go without. We are a sock-foot space, so please bring socks (clean indoor shoes are welcome if needed for mobility). Bring a full water bottle as well, we do not have a water fountain on site.

What are the rules in the space?+

- We are a sock-foot space

- Please no strollers in our space

- Food and drink are not allowed in the playrooms, though spill-proof water bottles and coffee cups are fine

- Please tidy your mess as you go to ensure a safe space for everyone and to prevent our materials from getting wrecked

- Please keep the materials in the room you found them in, and please do not take things out of cupboards or off shelves in the mess lab

Anything to know about the Mess Lab on weekends?+

On weekends the Mess Lab closes a little earlier than the other rooms so we can prepare it for birthday parties. If the Mess Lab is a must for your visit, pop in there first.

What if we fall ill on the day of our booking?+

Please let us know as soon as you can and we'll look at rebooking you for another date.