Family visits | National Museum of Australia

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

Learn and play, with rich multi-sensory experiences, video and interactives that help tell the stories of all Australians.

School holidays

Event Shadow House and the stories inside – school holiday workshop Costs apply, bookings essential Book tickets

Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 July, 10–11am and 11.30am–12.30pm
Join Wiradjuri–Irish artist Bria McCarthy for an adventure into light and shadow. Craft your own characters and props, then step inside the Shadow House tent to see how shadow puppets can be used to tell stories.
Suitable for ages 5–12 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Make, move, perform! School holiday workshop Costs apply, bookings essential Book tickets

Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 July, 10–11am and 11.30am–12.30pm
Step into the magical world of puppetry in this hands-on workshop with puppeteer and artist Marianne Mettes. Explore puppet-making and performance while learning about the art, movement and storytelling that bring puppets to life.
Suitable for ages 5–9 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Marionette makers – school holiday workshop 10am–12pm Costs apply, bookings essential Book tickets

Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July, 10am–12pm
Learn the art of marionettes with puppeteer and artist Marianne Mettes. Build your own puppet and experiment with movement, storytelling and performance – perfect for emerging artists, performers and imaginative thinkers!
Suitable for children aged 10–15 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre

Experience this immersive play space for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years.

The Great Kimberley Wilderness VR

Be transported to one of the world’s most breathtaking and pristine landscapes in this new virtual reality experience.

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A Woolly Tale

Daily, free Great Southern Land

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