School Holiday Fun at the Australian National Maritime Museum

Oceans of fun await all the family at the Australian National Maritime Museum during the school holidays, with a packed holiday program of exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, and themed creative activities for all ages. 

Get ready to unleash your inner ocean superhero this autumn, as you dive into a fresh lineup of exciting workshops, performances, tours, and trails inspired by the amazing superheroes of the oceans.

With endless opportunities for exploration, play, and learning, there's something for everyone at the Maritime Museum this April.

Don't miss out on the fun – check out the full school holiday program below!

School Holiday Activities at the Australian National Maritime Museum

 

Slippery Cephalopod Science Circus
All ages
Sun 14, Tue 16, Wed 17, Fri 19, Sun 21, Tues 23, Wed 24, and Sun 28 April
12.30 pm and 2 pm 

Shell Work with Sara Campbell 
Ages 5+
Tuesday 16 April 
10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Weaving with Wanita Lowe
Ages 7+
Tuesday 23 April 
10:30 am - 1:30 pm

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS: Puppet-making and Puppeteering with ERTH
Ages 8 - 14
Wednesdays 17 and 24 April
10 am - 4 pm

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS: Storybook Making
Ages 8 - 14
Tuesdays 16 and 23 April
10 am - 4 pm

Mermaid Melody’s Book Nook
Ages 0 - 10
Daily during the school holidays 14 – 28 April
9.30 am - 5 pm

Kids on Deck: Maker Space for Families
Ages 4 - 14
Daily during the school holidays 14 – 28 April
10.30 am - 4 pm

Sea Country Activity Trail
Ages 5 - 12
Daily during the school holidays 14 – 28 April
9.30 am - 5 pm

Cabinet of Curiosities: Creature Feature
All ages
Daily during the school holidays 14 – 28 April
11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm

Ocean Health Lab: Exhibition and drop-in program
Ages 5+
15 - 26 April
10 am - 4 pm

Underwater Drones: Open Age Workshop
Ages 9+
Tue 16, Thur 18, Sun 21, Tues 23, Thur 27, and Sun 28 April
12 pm, 12.45 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.15 pm, 3 pm

Mini Mariners Program
Ages 2 - 5
Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Saturdays 20, 27 April  
10.30 am - 11.15 am and 11.30 am - 12.15 pm

Sensory Friendly Sundays Access Program
All ages and abilities
Sun 21 April, Sun 19 May, Sun 23 June
8.30 am - 11.30 am

Where:    Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney
When:     Throughout the school holidays
Cost:       Museum Entry is $25 per adult, $15 per child under 15, and Under 4s FREE
                Some workshops incur additional costs.

There are boatloads of fun for the whole family, so don’t miss your chance to experience the autumn school holiday program this April.

For more information and to book, visit the Australian National Maritime Museum.

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