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  • 9am–5pm
  • Free general admission

The National Museum welcomes kids and encourages exploration of our exhibitions, outdoor spaces and special programs.

spring school holidays

DIY dog sleds

Creative clay craft to take home, for kids aged 5 to 12 years.
28 Sept to 1 Oct, costs apply

Choose your own Antarctic adventure

Teens! Can you survive Antarctica in our polar-role play experience?
2 and 9 October, costs apply

Artistic Antarctica with Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch

Fun frozen continent activities with our much-loved guests, for kids aged 5 to 12 years.
7 and 8 October, costs apply

Virtual reality

Life in the Great Barrier Reef VR

Dive into the living heart of one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Daily, costs apply

Antarctica VR film

Take your visit to the next level with our breathtaking VR adventure, The Antarctica Experience. Daily, costs apply

Great Southern Land

Discover the story of the vast, vibrant Australian continent. Daily, free

Winter

Explore the rhythms and rituals of winter in south-east Australia. Daily, free

Cafe

Refuel at our lakeside cafe. Open daily from 9am to 4.30pm

Garden of Australian Dreams

Take a pause while the kids burn off some energy.

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