Winter school holidays

Discover science and culture through a diverse program of interactive workshops for kids aged 5 to 13 years.

The AM will be open 9am - 5pm every day of the school holidays. A short walk from Museum and St James train stations, it is easy to get to, accessible and perfect to visit whether it is sunny or raining. There is something for everyone at the Australian Museum these school holidays.

Ancient Builders: Clay sculpting workshop

Learn about ancient clay-building techniques and make your own miniature house in these school holiday workshops for children aged 5 – 8 and 9 – 13.

4 & 5 July
10:30am -12:30pm | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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We Built This City: LEGO brick building workshop

Join LEGO Masters’ winner Henry Pinto in these creative LEGO^® brick building workshops for kids aged 5 – 8 and 9 – 13.

6 & 7 July
10:30am -12:30pm | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Scientist for a Day Palaeontologist - 21 January 2021

Scientist for a Day: Wildlife Geneticist

Learn about wildlife genetics and see what it’s like to be a scientist in these full-day workshops for kids aged 8 – 12.

12 & 13 July
9.30am - 3.30pm

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Jurassic World by Brickman

Kmart presents Jurassic World by Brickman^® at the Australian Museum until 17 July.

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Open until 17 July

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Early Birds: Autism and sensory-friendly mornings

Visit the Museum in a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive atmosphere.

Saturday 9 July
8-10am

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Museum Minis

Kids can discover even more at the Museum through these free interactive playgroups for 3-5-year-olds. Get up close to objects and specimens and share stories and songs with Museum educators.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 21 February

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The Australian Museum is COVID Safe

To help keep our staff, visitors and community safe, the AM has COVID-19 protocols in place, including physical distancing, increased cleaning and hygiene practices. Facemasks are encouraged.

View our full COVID-19 safety information here.