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A fun, FREE program created for two to five year-olds to enjoy ACMI with their parent, grandparent or carer.
From October 26 to October 31, little monsters will have the chance to unleash their creativity in the LEGO® Workshop, where they can build a spooky flapping bat under the guidance of the Master Model Builder before taking on a scavenger hunt to discover the LEGO monsters that have taken over MINILAND Melbourne.
Back by popular demand, The Secret World of Food returns to Melbourne Museum thanks to Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, VicHealth, in celebration of World Food Day (16 October) and Children’s Week (19-27 October).
Hosted by Sharon Johal, celebrated Indian-Australian actor, writer and human rights advocate, Indian Community Day will celebrate the creativity and diversity of Victoria’s Indian community.
Join Slow Art Collective in creating the Takenoko Weave House, an ever-changing art installation, designed for collaborative weaving and music-making.
Investigate what colour Triceratops was or could have been using augmented reality.
Back for its second year, Kaleidoscope is a school holiday arts program that seeks to encourage creativity through active learning, experimentation, artistic creation and fun.
Do you know what the safest car seat is for your child? Join specialists in child car seat safety to learn about the safest options and recommendations for children of all ages and take part in a fun activity.
Inspired by the book Millie Mak the Maker, these workshops are all about getting creative with everyday objects. Be just like Millie and recreate one of her scrunchies or bags from the book but add your own personal twist!
At ArtPlay: Up and down and round and round, come get messy as we make and do.
At ArtPlay: Up and down and round and round, come get messy as we make and do.
A monthly series of hands-on workshops created specifically for girls and non-binary tweens!
Experience everything Scienceworks has to offer along with specially developed programs and activities around caring for Country and First Peoples' knowledge for early learners.
Learn how to code a robot in this 90-minute hands on workshop.
Celebrate your unique family history and learn the art of storytelling through pictures in this special school holiday class by photographer Pia Johnson, the artist behind the Re-Orient exhibition.
Capture your dreams these school holidays in your very own dream jar!
Make your own colour changing version of George’s Marvellous Medicine with the magic of science!
Inside Out is a place to get creative with others and let your imagination roaaaaaar.
SciencePlay Kids holiday classes make science experiences and conversations accessible and engaging for all brains. Come and get messy. Science Rules.
Unleash your inner Twit, as you craft a monkey cage, roly-poly bird and your very own Mr. Twit beard.
Celebrate the commencement of NAIDOC Week at Melbourne Museum with Welcome to Country on the Museum Plaza, events, performances and family activities.
Come and join us for a play session exploring the dynamic lines and shapes of our local Docklands community.
Will you create a LEGO Chocolate Factory, an Enormous Alligator, a Giant Peach, or will you freestyle a work of Pure Imagination?
Be inspired by the terrace gardens of narrm ngarrgu, as Dahl was by his to write many whimsical children’s tales.
In a small grove of tall cardboard trees, kids and their families are invited to use paper, tape and their imaginations to create their own creatures, plants, costumes, characters and adventures.
Create and craft your own selection of Wonka sweet delights: pipe cleaner lollipops, felt wrapped gum drops, or maybe some pompom everlasting gobstoppers. Your imagination is the limit!
Use your imagination and Lego to design and create your own Willy Wonka inspired chocolate factory!
Little Senses is a facilitated play session for children & their families to explore a range of play activities together.
You’ll get the chance to be one of our farmers for the day by getting outdoors, meeting some of our animals, doing hands-on farm work and a workshop where you will create something to take home.
Use your imagination to design and create your own Willy Wonka inspired chocolate factory!
Inspired by the book Millie Mak the Maker, these workshops are all about getting creative with everyday objects. Be just like Millie and recreate one of her scrunchies or bags from the book but add your own personal twist!
