Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre Cooma

This state-of-the-art visitor facility showcases the amazing story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme from the early construction days, to the role the Scheme plays today in the continuing development and growth of Australia.

 

The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre houses a comprehensive exhibition hall that includes an extensive photographic collection, models, hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, which focus on aspects such as engineering, environment, the National Electricity Market, history, water management and power generation. Have a go on the “power bikes” and see how much energy you can generate.  Is it enough to power a TV or even boil the kettle? See what the Scheme is doing today, where the water is flowing and where our electricity is being sent, all in real time.
 
The centre has two theatres, which show a variety of short films about the Scheme throughout the day.
Our helpful staff can also assist you in organising your visit to the Scheme and give directions to dams and lakes. A range of souvenirs, official Snowy Hydro merchandise and maps are also available.
 
Discovery Centre Open 7 days
8am – 5pm Monday to Friday
9am – 2pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Coffee Shop Open 7 days
9am - 4pm Monday to Friday
9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday and Public Holidays
Centre and Coffee Shop are closed Christmas Day, New Years Day and Anzac Day
Entry, films and all activities are free of chargeThe Centre is located only a couple of minutes from downtown Cooma and for those travelling south from Canberra we are a little over one hour away. There is ample car parking, disabled access and facilities, coach parking and long vehicle bays.
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