National Museum of Australia – Autumn school holidays program

Explore the wonders of nature in the Great Southern Land gallery and join creative workshops these school holidays at the National Museum of Australia.

Young explorers aged 5 years to 12 years can crack open crystals and create vibrant, gem-inspired artworks to take home in Rock on, a geode exploration workshop. Or teens aged 12 years to 17 years can dive into Terrariums and climate, where they will learn about climate change from experts and craft their own sustainable mini-ecosystem.
Spaces are limited – book now at nma.gov.au/families

Rock on

See the wall of ancient rocks and crystals on display in the Great Southern Land gallery, then join our geode exploration workshop. Crack open your own geodes, unearth the crystals inside and create a take-home artwork with watercolours and sand inspired by these colourful gems. Suitable for ages 5-12 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Weekdays: Monday 14 April 2025 – Tuesday 22 April 2025 (excluding weekends + public holidays)
10am – 11am or 11.30am –12.30pm

$12 child, $10 Friends, accompanying adults free
Spaces are limited, bookings are essential.
visit nma.gov.au/families

Terrariums and climate

Explore the effects of climate change in the Great Southern Land gallery and hear from experts about their work in this dynamic field. Create your own take-home terrarium and stabilise its climate to ensure a sustainable environment for your mini-ecosystem.
Suitable for ages 12 years to 17 years, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday 23 April and Thursday 24 April 2025
10am–12.30pm

$20 teen, $17 Friends, accompanying adults free
Spaces are limited, bookings are essential
visit nma.gov.au/families

– Sharon Seymour
Junior School Teacher Librarian