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The museum offers fun activities and workshops for ages 5-14 during school holidays.
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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
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.
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.
Vacation care holiday program
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We welcome vacation care groups to enjoy a full day of organised activities in the school holidays. Our vacation care program runs from 10 am - 4 pm and includes: Cost: $10 per child (for groups of 10 children or more) Bookings and cost: Phone +61 2 9298 3655or email bookings@anmm.gov.au |
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