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The Museum welcomes kids and encourages exploration of our exhibitions and outdoor spaces.

Events are managed in line with our Covid-19 safety plan and are subject to change at short notice.

Event Australia Day fire ceremony concert Time: 5pm–9pm Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022 Ticket information: Free, bookings essential Ticket information: Book tickets

Join us for a family-friendly evening of First Nations culture and performing arts kicked off by a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony. Artists include Lucas Proudfoot, the Muggera family and the Riverbank Band.
Event Australia Day family day Time: 10am–2pm Date: Wednesday 26 January 2022 Ticket information: Free entry, some activities cost Ticket information: Book tickets

Come along for our smoking ceremony, followed by weaving demonstrations, talks, fun activities and more. Explore our exhibitions and share a memorable day at the Museum.
Event Australia Day Busby Marou concert Time: 6pm–10pm Date: Wednesday 26 January 2022 Ticket information: Free, bookings essential Ticket information: Book tickets

Join us as the sun goes down and we conclude Australia Day with this relaxed, family-friendly concert, featuring Busby Marou, Nancy Bates and Dale Huddleston and the Riverbank Band, Sistas in Song and Muggera.
Cropped image featuring illustrations of figures wearing armour, on a background colour of burnt orange.
Odyssey family guide

Journey back in time and explore the lives of the Ancient Greeks with this fun guide, full of family activities for children aged 4 and over.

Available at the Information Desk. Free with exhibition entry.
Event Ancient Greeks toddler program Date: Wednesday 2 March 2022 Ticket information: Costs apply (adults free) Ticket information: Book tickets

Two sessions: 10–11am or 11.30am – 12.30pm
A chance for children 3–5 years to enjoy fun art and craft activities inspired by Ancient Greeks. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cropped image of a hand-drawn zine.
Ancient Greek comic

Free fun at home instructions for kids on how to create their own Ancient Greece-inspired comic.

Includes video instructions by artist Naomi Zouwer. Suitable for children 5 years and up.

Ancient Greeks events

Discover more family events celebrating all things Greek including our Greek cultural festival.

Ancient Greeks events
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Museum family trails

Follow one of our family trails to discover the stories behind some of the amazing objects on show at the Museum. Two self-guided family trails are available, for ages 2–5 and 5–8 years. See what you can find along the way.

Daily. Cost: $2, Mkids free. Available from the Information Desk

Watch, listen, learn

Temporarily unavailable Kspace
Aboriginal language game
Prehistoric Australia for kids
Gold Rush game
Happy Birthday Play School

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