Play, create and discover at the museum’s creative activity space
Term 1 – Ocean superheroes
Be inspired by cephalopod superpowers and ocean conservation heroes as you enjoy art making and experiments with your family.
Create your own outstanding octopus hats, puppets, soft sculptures and brilliant badges. Experiment with our plastic recycling machine to transform marine debris into new usable creations. Dress up as your favourite aquatic creature or take a quiet time out in our coral reef reading zone.
Open every Sunday during the school term, 11:15am to 3:15pm
Autumn School Holidays
Be inspired by underwater wildlife and ocean protection superheroes as you enjoy art making and experiments with your family.
Create your own spectacular scientific illustrations, fashion a polymer clay and shell miniature sculpture or wearable creation, craft whale shark, seadragon or octopus shadow puppet, or transform recycled materials into bubble wands. Explore the significance of keystone species as you dress up as your favourite aquatic creature.
Included with any paid ticket
Dates: Daily during school holidays 14–28 April 2024
Times: 10:30am – 4:00pm (drop-in anytime)
Ages: Suitable for ages 4 – 14 yrs and accompanying adults/ parents/carers
Header image by Cassandra Hannagan