What's on: July School Holidays Program

Enjoy a range of activities these holidays as we explore wildlife and much more.

Event Type:

Kids

Date:

29 June 2013 to 14 July 2013

Time:

09.30 AM to 05.00 PM

Location:

Museum-wide

Admission:

See each program (below) for price information.

Live Animals - Wildlife Display and Presentation

Join Anthony Stimson from Australian Wildlife Displays in a fun and highly informative display of live Australian animals.
When: 10am–12pm & 1–3pm, Saturday to Thursday (excluding 13 and 14 July)
Ages: all
Cost: free after admission to Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Nature Space – Diorama-rama: Create your Own Diorama

Kids create their own Museum Diorama. Materials and inspiration are provided.
When: 10am–3pm, daily
Ages: all
Cost: $3 ($2 Members) after general admission

Conservation for Kids Workshop

Learn about wildlife conservation, endangered species and what scientists do to protect these animals. Take a walk around the Extinctions gallery and decide what steps you can take to help.
When: 10:30am–12pm, Monday 1 & 8 July (Bookings essential, click link above)

The World of Reptiles Workshop

Find out what makes a reptile a reptile, create your own reptilian mask and come face-to-face with some live specimens.
When: 10:30am–12pm, Tuesday 2 & 9 July (Bookings essential, click link above)

Scientist for a day: Weird Science

Throw out your outdated ideas that science is all test tubes and text books. Celebrate the weird and wacky world of the most extreme science. Put your goggles on for some totally outrageous hands on experiments.
When: Wednesday 3 or Thursday 4 July (Bookings essential, click link above)

Scientist for a day: Animals of the Wild

Has anyone got the map? Who’s steering this migration? Take a trip on the wild side and learn all about animal behaviour and instincts.
When: Wednesday 10 or 11 July (Bookings essential, click link above)

Museum Science – Conservation conversations

Meet the Australian Museum collection managers and researchers and find out about their work.
When: daily, check session times upon arrival
Cost: free after general admission

Community Space – What can you do?

Get involved in your local community! Find out about community groups active in your area by visiting Search & Discover and learn how you can be involved in the conservation effort.
When: daily
Cost: free after general admission

 

Contact us

Please call (02) 9320 6163.

 

Last Updated: 14 June 2013