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Children's activities
Discover the fun and adventure of our children's activities. There's something for every sized sailor. Our age-based programs are:
- Mini Mariners for children under five (Tuesdays during term time)
- Kids on Deck for children aged 5-12 (Sundays and school holidays)
- Youth workshops (ages 8-14) run throughout the school holidays.
- Vacation care group bookings
Kids on Deck: Amazing Antarctic
Childrens weekend activities
5 May 2013 - 16 June 2013
Sundays from 5 May - 16 June (except 19 May) | 11 am - 3 pm
Delve into the amazing Antarctic environment with artmaking, cool science experiments, dress-ups and games. Discover how global warming affects the South Pole's critters. Create your own Antarctic animal snowdome and make a weather-balloon mobile.
Cost and booking information
For ages: 5-12 years
Cost: $8.50 per child, FREE members/Big Ticket. Adults general museum fees apply
Bookings: No bookings required
Cabinet of Curiosities touch trolley: Weird science
Childrens weekend activities
5 May 2013 - 23 June 2013
Sundays from 5 May - 23 June | 11 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm
Explore wonderful and curious objects from our education collection in this interactive discovery device in our galleries.
Cost and booking information
For ages: All ages
Cost: Free with museum entry
Under 5s: Under the sea
Under 5s
4 June 2013 - 25 June 2013
Tuesdays 4-25 June, and Saturday 15 June| 10 am or 11 am
Cost and booking information
For ages: 2-5 years + carers
When: Tuesdays during school term
Time: 10 am - 10.45 am and 11 am - 11.45 am
Cost: $8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7.00 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.
Book online: Please click on the session time you would like to book for below
Tuesday 4 June 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 11 June 10 am or 11 am
Saturday 15 June 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 18 June 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 25 June 10 am or 11 am
Enquiries: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Family fun day: Colours of India
East of India / Family program
23 June 2013
Sunday 23 June | 10 am - 3 pm
Celebrate Indian culture in a day of family fun inspired by our East of India - Forgotten trade with Australia exhibition. Enjoy spectacular performances, storytelling, henna tattoo painting and garland making. Make your own Indian-inspired block-printed calico bags or painted tiles in Kids on Deck.
Cost and booking information
For ages: All ages
When: 10 am - 3 pm | Sunday 23 June
Cost: Included in museum entry
Kids On Deck: Teacups, Trunks And Traders
East of India / Childrens holidays activities
30 June 2013 - 14 July 2013
Sunday 30 June - Sunday 14 July | 10am-4 pm daily
From shipwrecks to spices and saris, take a journey into the fascinating history of the British East India Company. Use block printing to create your own exquisite fabric designs, paint Indian- inspired tile tea coasters, or make mehndi (henna) designs. Learn about trading goods through dress-ups and interactive games.
Cost and booking information
For ages: 5-12 years
When:Cost: $8.50 per child, FREE members/Big Ticket. Adults general museum fees apply
Bookings: No bookings required
Opening times: Daily during school holidays. Hourly sessions 10 am - 4 pm.
Cabinet of Curiosities touch trolley: Shipwreck secrets
Childrens holiday activities
30 June 2013 - 14 July 2013
Sunday 30 June - Sunday 14 July | 11 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm
What does a butter pad, diving boots and mylar film have in common? Join one of our hands on interactive trolley tours to find out.
Cost and booking information
For ages: All ages
Date: Daily during school holidays Sunday 30 June - Sunday 14 July
Time: Hourly sessions 11 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm
Cost: Free with museum entry
Youth programs: City to the Sea - Photography workshops
Youth
9 July 2013
Tuesday 9 July | 10 am - 1pm or 2 - 5 pm
Be inspired by Ansel Adams' famous black and white landscape photography in an adventurous photography workshop around Pyrmont and the museum. Go on a photo chase across the site. Build skills in using digital SLR cameras and learn photo-editing techniques. This course is held in partnership with Spitting Image Photography. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Cost and booking information
For ages: 8 - 14
Time: 10 am-1 pm or 2 pm-5 pm
Cost: $50 ($40 Members), includes entry.
Book online: Please click on the session time you would like to book for below
10.00am - 1pm or 2.00 - 5.00pm
Enquiries: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Youth programs: Music video mix ups - Bollywood
East of India / Youth
10 July 2013 - 11 July 2013
Wednesday 10 - Thursday 11 July | 10 am - 3pm
Do you want to be the star of your very own film clip?
Create your own rocking music video inspired by Bollywood. Learn dance moves, acting to camera, storyboarding, styling, filming and editing techniques with professional directors and music video choreographers. Enjoy a special premiere screening of your work on the big screen at the museum for friends and family to see.
Cost and booking information
For ages: 8 - 14
Time: 10 am-3 pm
Cost: $220 ($200 Members, Earlybird special ( until 21 June) $185, $175 members.
Book online
Enquiries: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Pirate family Cruise
Childrens holiday activities / member events
11 July 2013
Thursday 11 July | 10 am - 12 pm
Avast me hearties, attention all scallywags and sea dogs - we're on the lookout for recruits for Pirate School! Join in all the swashbuckling fun and come aboard to join our motley crew of buccaneers - if you dare - aboard the PS Black Swan. Weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen, splice the main brace, scrub the decks, learn pirate-speak and sing pirate songs... maybe we'll even find doubloons!
Come in your best pirate gear and don't forget to wear an eye patch. Pirate food and drinks provided... booty if we're lucky!
Cost and Booking information
Cost: Members $50 Member families $120 Guests $60 Guest families $150. Includes refreshments
*Family ticket includes 2 adults and 2 children
Book online
Enquiries: Phone +61 2 9298 3644 or email members@anmm.gov.au
Meet: All participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the event at the Vampire Pontoon.
Under 5s: Boats in the Harbour
Under 5s
16 July 2013 - 31 July 2013
Tuesdays 16 - 30 July
For ages: 2-5
When: Tuesdays during school term
Time: 10 am - 10.45 am and 11 am - 11.45 am
Cost: $8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7.00 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.
Bookings essential: Please click on the session time you would like to book for below
Book online:
Tuesday 16 July 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 23 July 10 am or 11 am
Tuesday 30 July 10 am or 11 am
Enquiries: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Under 5s: Pirates Ahoy!
Under 5s
6 August 2013 - 27 August 2013
Tuesdays 6 - 27 August & Saturday 10 August | 10 am or 11 am
Come and join the rollicking fun of Mini Mariners! Explore the galleries, and sing and dance in interactive tours with costumed guides. Enjoy creative free play in our activity area with craft, games, books, dress-ups and story time to finish.
Tuesdays in August is Pirates Ahoy! Let's Let's follow the treasure map around the museum to find the secret treasure cave. Then you can decorate your own pirate hat, parrot puppet or treasure chest to take home.
Cost and booking information
For ages: 2 - 5 years
Cost: $8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.
Book online: Please click on the session time you would like to book for below
Tuesday 6 August 10.00am or 11.00am
Saturday 10 August 10.00am or 11.00am
Tuesday 13 August 10.00am or 11.00am
Tuesday 20 August 10.00am or 11.00am
Tuesday 27 August 10.00am or 11.00am
Enquiries: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Lighthouse larks family fun day
Family program
18 August 2013
Sunday 18 August | 11 am - 3 pm
Celebrate International Lighthouse Weekend at the museum! Activities include Storytelling sessions, family friendly tours, film screenings and Kids on Deck creative crafts inspired by the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse and our lightship Carpentaria.
Cost and booking information
For ages: All ages
When: 11 am - 3 pm | Sunday 18 August
Cost: Included in museum entry
Monthly Highlights
 | Elysium Antarctic Visual Epic |
 | East of India Forgotten trade with Australia |
 | Rescue Hands-on exhibition |
 | Mini Mariners Fun for under 5s |
 | Members events for June |