Museum event: Kidspace
- Audience Type:
- Under 5s
- Event Type:
- Current exhibition
- Opens:
- 28 April 2006
- Location:
- Level 2, Kidspace
Designed especially for inquisitive under-5s and their carers, Kidspace is a dedicated 'mini-museum' that stimulates young children's imaginations and encourages them to explore the natural world. Kids are encouraged to investigate real-life objects and specimens by peering into magnifying glasses to examine insects, looking at animal X-rays on a light table and even touching a human skeleton!
Children under 5 years have free admission to the Australian Museum including Kidspace.
5 cubby house 'pods' to explore
Kidspace features five 'pods' or cubby houses loaded with fun activities for kids (and big kids too). There's a bug pod, marine pod, volcano pod, observation pod and imagination pod. Kids are encouraged to look, see and guess a range of simple concepts, objects and animals. They can move from pod to pod, learning new things as they go - or stop along the way and play with a tree house or make a new friend!
A baby-friendly space
Kidspace also caters for curious crawlers. A special closed-off area keeps babies safe and lets them practise movement and actions to help them understand the world around them. Mums, dads and grandparents are always happy to know we offer:
- pram parking
- a bottle warmer (just ask one of the staff)
- change and feeding space.
Kidspace is located on Level 2 of the Museum. Museum entry is free to all under-5s. Adult admission also includes entry to Kidspace.
Family Day story sessions
Everyone loves a story - especially when it turns into a fun craft session at the end! Bring the kids along to this weekly session for some imaginative story-telling inspired by the natural world, and hands-on creative time that gets everyone thinking in fun, new ways. Ask for a free ticket at the Admissions Desk when you are buying your adult entry ticket but come early as places are granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: Every Thursday during NSW school terms. 10.30 am and 11.15 am
Cool kids' stuff at the Museum Shop
Looking for cool gift ideas for children's birthdays? The Museum Shop on the ground floor has loads of fun and interesting kid-friendly stock from the educational to the funtastical! Stock up on stimulating books, games, puzzles, model insects, dinosaurs and loads more before you head home.
Remember to check the calendar for our popular Dinosaur and Treasure Hunts for 3-5 year olds! Held 4 times a year.
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1 comment
libbyv
12.07 PM, 27 July 2009
I think this is one of Sydney's best spaces for little kids. It's so great to watch them interact with the objects and play together.
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