Calendar

Daily 75-minute sessions: 9.15am, 10.45am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
This fun, immersive play and learn space is designed for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years, their families and carers. Every session includes free, child-led activities in our mini makers corner.

10.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm
Dive into the living heart of one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Life in the Great Barrier Reef is a breathtaking 360-degree VR journey through the UNESCO World Heritage listed marine park.

11.15am and 3.15pm daily plus 1.15pm Friday to Sunday
Back by popular demand, The Antarctica Experience VR takes visitors on a tour of the icy continent from a helicopter cockpit. Marvel at the spectacular southern lights and learn about daily life in some of the harshest conditions on Earth.

Journey with us to the heart of Antarctica this winter. Discover untold stories from Australians who have ventured to the frozen continent, with fascinating objects and hands-on activities for all ages.

Saturday & Sunday, 11am and 2pm and Monday to Friday, 11am
Join a 45-minute tour with one of our expert hosts to hear the stories behind the story of Australians in Antarctica.

From 11 December 2026
Journey to ancient China and come face to face with the imperial army that time could not defeat.

Play free at the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in recognition of World Teachers' Day. For children of all abilities from birth to 6 years, their families and carers.

This guided tour provides an excellent introduction to the Museum, exploring highlights from our permanent exhibition galleries.

Talking Blak to History in our First Australians gallery features powerful objects and stories that speak to the aftermath of colonisation, of survival and resilience.

Quarter past the hour from 10.15am to 3.15pm
Join a free 10-minute host talk in our Great Southern Land, Landmarks or First Australians galleries or the Garden of Australian Dreams.

10am
This guided tour provides an insight into the stories and meanings hidden in the Museum building, design and landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking outside.

Take a guided tour with one of our hosts to learn about First Nations peoples, their history, culture and connection to country.

Explore stunning objects and rich multi-sensory experiences as you discover the story of the vast, vibrant Australian continent. See how the continent has transformed into one of the most diverse and resilient places on Earth – and how these changes can guide us in the future.

Daily at 9am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Traverse the vast, vibrant Australian continent on this tour of the Museum’s environmental history gallery, Great Southern Land.

From the encounters between this continent’s First Nations peoples and those on board the Endeavour, through to Covid-19 and school strikes for climate, Landmarks explores the moments and objects that help define the Australian nation.

6 October, 4pm to 6pm
Join an Antarctica quiet hours session, with reduced noise and sensory experiences.
Plan your visit now for the first Tuesday of the month, when we’ll have fewer people at the Museum and a quieter experience all round.

28 September to 1 October, 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm
Get crafty these school holidays by making your own mini-sled and dog to pull it! Kids will have fun and learn about the history of sled dogs in the Australian Antarctic Division.

Friday 2 and 9 October, 10am to 12.30pm
Can you survive in Antarctica? Step into the boots of an explorer in the early 1900s and join our polar expedition for a role-playing experience where you become part of the story, these October school holidays.

First Tuesday of the month
Explore the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in quiet hours sessions for visitors who prefer a quieter experience. These sessions offer reduced noise and sensory experiences.

7 and 8 October, 10am to 11.30am, 1pm to 2.30pm
Investigate the animals and scenery of the frozen continent through art with beloved author Alison Lester and illustrator Coral Tulloch. This special school holidays activity is for children aged 5 to 12 years.