School Holidays

Name: School Holidays
Start: 2024-09-30
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Australian Museum

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!

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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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Bloodsuckers Splatter and Sketch Workshop

Join this fun, creative workshop inspired by our current exhibition and sketch your own bloodsucker!

7 & 8 July
10.30am - 12.30pm | 1.30pm - 3.30pm

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Bloodsuckers After Dark: Family Night

Playful, surprising and a little bit weird! An evening family adventure into the curious and wonderful world of nature after dark.

8 July
6pm - 9pm

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Scientist for a Day program at the Australian Museum

Scientist for a Day: Collection Care & Conservation

Explore behind-the-scenes at the Collection Care & Conservation lab, learn master packing techniques, hunt for pests, and meet our experts!

9 & 10 July
9.30am - 3.30pm

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Researchers in the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics lab

Scientist for a Day: Wildlife Geneticist

Go behind the scenes of the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics, conduct DNA experiments with a scientist, and meet researchers with fascinating stories to tell in this school holiday full-day adventure for kids.

13 & 14 July
9.30am - 3.30pm

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School holiday favourite STEM Together program

STEM Together: Make it Move!

School holiday favourite STEM Together returns! Kids and adults team up to explore different ways we can make things move!

15 & 16 July
10.30am - 12.30pm | 2pm - 4pm

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What's on at the Australian Museum

Discover our exciting offer of permanent and special exhibitions to visit at the Australian Museum, as well as upcoming events including talks, workshops and First Nations cultural programs.

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