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

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.

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.
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au
Book online:10.00am - 1pm or 2.00 - 5.00pm

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.
Bookings essential: Phone +61 2 9298 3655 or email bookings@anmm.gov.au or book online

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
Bookings essential: Book by 12 April 2012. Phone +61 2 9298 3644 or email members@anmm.gov.au or book online.
Meet: All participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to the event at the Vampire Pontoon.