Officially opened in 2003, the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory is a premier, not-for-profit science education centre located just one hour north of Perth in Gingin, Western Australia. Nestled in the pristine, biodiverse habitat of Yeal Nature Reserve, we serve as a vital bridge between scientific research and the public.
We are dedicated to making science accessible, engaging, and inspiring for visitors of all ages through hands-on learning and immersion in physics, astronomy, and Western Australia’s unique biodiversity; through the delivery of programs including:
The GDCO is a popular destination for school and community group excursions, and much loved public tourist attraction among visitors and tourists, providing valuable STEM education and rewarding experiences.
The GDCO is situated in the Gravity Precinct, overseen by UWA, alongside AIGO and Geoscience Australia Geomagnetic Observatory. The Precinct houses a number of active research and development projects, including the Zadko Observatory, Falcon telescope and Geomagnetic Observatory.
Situated in the Yeal Nature Reserve up the Wallingup Plains, biodiversity is an important aspect of the GDCO, complementing our Centre’s focus on education across the sciences.
The GDCO serves as a public education interface of the Australian International Gravitational Observatory (AIGO) where cutting-edge scientific research is conducted, as it is at the Zadko Telescope, also situated onsite.
The Centre is a key link in the development of future education and employment opportunities that continue to arise through global Space exploration, remote operations and research projects, and enhances credibility for Western Australia as a leader in science research and development.
To inspire, challenge and educate through exploration of space, time and gravity.
The GDC’s vision is to be recognised as a leader in opening minds to the universe.
