School Holidays
Discover science and culture through a diverse program of interactive workshops for kids aged 5 to 16 years at the Australian Museum these school holidays!
School holiday activities at the Australian Museum
Are you looking for fun things to do with the kids in Sydney during the school holidays? The Australian Museum (AM) offers a range of educational activities to keep your kids entertained.
Discover free family-friendly drop-in activities and ticketed events for a memorable day at the Museum, with workshops listed below - be sure to book early to secure your spot!
The AM is open every day of the school holidays, with free general entry! Only a short walk from Museum and St James train stations, and the new Gadigal Metro station, the AM is easy to get to, and there is paid parking nearby for a visit whether it's raining or a sunny day out.
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Bloodsucking Fun
Join us inside Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires for hands-on craft and science activities every Monday to Thursday, 10am - 3pm, these July school holidays. Fun for kids of all ages, included with your exhibition ticket.
Book exhibition nowCelebrate NAIDOC Week at the Australian Museum
Drop-in weaving
Date: Sunday 5 - Sunday 12 July
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Hintze Hall
Ages: All ages
Cost: FREE
To celebrate NAIDOC Week, drop in to Hintze Hall between 11am and 4pm for a free weaving activity between the 5-12 July. Open to all visitors, this hands-on experience is led by our First Nations Education team and invites you to learn, create and connect throughout the day.
Waranara Tours
Date: Sunday 5 - Sunday 12 July
Time: 1pm
Location: Meet at the Gadigal shield, near the Admissions Desk
Ages: 8+ (some sensitive material included)
Cost: $10-$25
In celebration of NAIDOC week, Waranara tours will be running daily from the 5-12 July.
Expand your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures on this unique tour of objects from the Australian Museum's collections, led by a First Nations guide.
