Kids on deck - maker space

Term 1

Be inspired by wondrous deep ocean environments and daring underwater adventures, from the shallows to the abyss- as you enjoy art making and experiments with your family.

Create your own explorers submersible model, craft curious creatures from the midnight zone into marvellous soft sculptures, experiment with printmaking and transform marine debris into new usable creations. Make a splash with water play and boat racing in our outdoor area, dress up as your favourite aquatic creature or take a quiet time out in our coral reef reading zone.

Sundays during term 1
16 February - 6 April. 11.15am - 3.15pm

A young boy having fun in the creative space.

Marinco Kojdanovski for the Australian National Maritime Museum

Two children wearing dress up hats (a shark and a jellyfish) while posing for a photo.

Rhiannon Hopley for the Australian National Maritime Museum

3 children and a women making craft with recycled materials.

Rhiannon Hopley for the Australian National Maritime Museum

Child wearing a gold diving helmet and orange life jacked dress up.

Rhiannon Hopley for ANMM

A small girl with blonde hair and a beanie jumping into a pile of grey cushions.

Rhiannon Hopley for the Australian National Maritime Museum

Rhiannon Hopley for ANMM

Rhiannon Hopley for the Australian National Maritime Museum

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School Holidays

Be inspired by wondrous deep ocean environments and daring underwater adventures, from the shallows to the abyss- as you enjoy art making and experiments with your family.

Create your own underwater explorers device from recycled materials, craft curious creatures from the midnight zone into spectacular sculptures, prints or wearable creations and transform marine debris into new usable creations. Experiment with slippery science experiments like making model boats that float or giant bubbles in our outdoor area. Dress up as your favourite aquatic creature for a selfie at the photo booth zone or take a quiet time out in our coral reef reading zone. 

Daily during school holidays*
10.30am – 4.00pm

* Closed 23 April
Reduced opening hours apply on public holidays open 11.00am – 3.30pm

Visiting kids on deck?

Also check out more stories at the cabinet of curiosities, where you can get hands on with history and science.

Every Sunday and every day during the school holidays
10.30–11.30am and 2.00–3.00pm

Check out more exciting activities for families

Photo of a child with curly brown hair and a white frilly top next to a woman with black hair, tanned skin, glasses and a black singlet top.

events

Under 5's

Family and kids

Mini mariners - under 5s program

Young boy with short, dark hair, wearing a yellow shirt and sunflower lanyard touching a coral reef sculpture made of nets

events

Family and kids

Sensory friendly

Kids on deck - maker space

Term 1

School Holidays

Visiting kids on deck?

Check out more exciting activities for families

Mini mariners - under 5s program

Sensory friendly days

The Museum acknowledges the Gadigal of Pirrama (Pyrmont) as the Traditional Custodians of the bamal (earth) and badu (waters) on which the museum is located and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.