Experience interactive sports museum at Australian Institute of Sport
Canberra, Australia • 
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PopularCanberra, Australia
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Best months to visit
Jan, Dec
13°C – 28°C, warm and dry with little humidity, high crowds, peak season
13°C – 28°C, warm and dry with little humidity, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Wheelchair accessible; walking required; seating available.
Wheelchair accessible; walking required; seating available.
Value for money
Medium
Price is fair, but some exhibits need updating.
Price is fair, but some exhibits need updating.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Fun Activities
Couples enjoyed the interactive exhibits, especially the simulated sports challenges.
Tour Guides
Knowledgeable guides enhanced the experience, sharing insights on athlete training.
Unique Experience
It's a unique Canberra experience, offering a look behind the scenes at elite sport.
Dated Exhibits
Some exhibits felt outdated and could benefit from modernization, couples noted.
Closed Sportex
The closure of Sportex for renovation will disappoint some, couples should check.
Limited Interaction
Certain interactive displays were occasionally out of order, visitors felt let down.
Hours of operation
Monday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
In-depth experience
May contain spoilers
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
February
MEDIUM
13-27°C
Warm with occasional rainfall.
Warm with occasional rainfall.
Open
Generally good availability.
Generally good availability.
Recommended
February provides warm weather with moderate crowds, making it a favorable time to visit.
February provides warm weather with moderate crowds, making it a favorable time to visit.
March
LOW
11-25°C
Mild temperatures with decreasing rainfall.
Mild temperatures with decreasing rainfall.
Open
Good availability with fewer restrictions.
Good availability with fewer restrictions.
Recommended
March offers pleasant weather and lower crowd levels, ideal for a more relaxed visit.
March offers pleasant weather and lower crowd levels, ideal for a more relaxed visit.
April
LOW
7-20°C
Cooler temperatures with minimal rainfall.
Cooler temperatures with minimal rainfall.
Open
Ample availability with no significant restrictions.
Ample availability with no significant restrictions.
Recommended
April's cooler weather and low crowd levels make it a comfortable time to explore the museum.
April's cooler weather and low crowd levels make it a comfortable time to explore the museum.
May
LOW
4-14°C
May in Canberra features cool temperatures with average highs around 14.2°C and lows near 3.8°C. Rainfall is relatively low, averaging 20mm over approximately 7.6 days.
May in Canberra features cool temperatures with average highs around 14.2°C and lows near 3.8°C. Rainfall is relatively low, averaging 20mm over approximately 7.6 days.
Open
No significant restrictions; all facilities are operational.
No significant restrictions; all facilities are operational.
Recommended
May offers a pleasant experience with cooler weather and fewer crowds, making it an ideal time to visit the Experience interactive sports museum.
May offers a pleasant experience with cooler weather and fewer crowds, making it an ideal time to visit the Experience interactive sports museum.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Take the Route 9 bus from Belconnen Town Centre or the R1 bus to Dickson and transfer to the R9. The closest stops are along Braybrooke Street and Battye Street.
Taxi
Recommended
Taxis and rideshares can drop off passengers at the AIS Visitor Centre entrance on Leverrier Street.
Bike
Cycle to the AIS via Canberra's cycling paths.
Car
Drive to the AIS via Leverrier Street, Battye Street, or Haydon Drive. Ample parking is available on-site.
Walking
Walking to the AIS is feasible for those in the immediate vicinity.
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required
