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.

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 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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Ticketed programs


Free drop-in activities

Dino-rama

Date: Monday- Thursday during Winter School Holidays

Time: 10.30am-2pm

Location: Hintze Hall

Cost: Free

Step into the world of dinosaurs these winter school holidays with a range of fun, free dino-themed activities for the whole family. In Hintze Hall, get creative with hands-on arts and crafts activities and settle into our cosy reading nook, the Dino-Den; or follow Winny’s Dino Trail through our galleries to go in the draw for Museum Shop prizes!

No bookings required, just drop-in and join the fun!