Award-winning children’s performer to headline show at Melbourne Museum’s annual Romp and Stomp showcase event
Returning from a highly successful 2025 show, ARIA award-winning children's entertainer Emma Memma and friends will once again delight Melbourne Museum families with a special show on Saturday 24 October.
The performance is set to be the showcase event for this year’s Romp and Stomp, the pinnacle event for Museums Victoria’s annual Children’s Week, running from 24 October to 1 November.
With this year’s theme, Jungle Jamboree, all are invited to celebrate the wonders of the natural world in this action-packed event made just for kids and their grown-ups.
In a thirty-minute stage show, Emma Memma will perform an array of songs including a mix of old favourites and songs from her newest album, Jungle Picnic. Jampacked with music, movement, creativity and plenty of opportunities for kids to join in, the show promises to be an unforgettable experience for children and their grown-ups.
Alongside Emma Memma’s show, little explorers aged 0-12 can enjoy interactive activities, live performances, animal interactions, dancing, dress ups and more across a day-long adventure through the natural world.
‘We are thrilled to be returning to Melbourne Museum to perform at another Children's Week,' said Emma. ‘The Museum has long been a place of learning, wonder and imagination, and we look forward to adding to that with 30-minutes of song, dance and play for members and visitors.’
Lynley Crosswell, CEO and Director of Museums Victoria said:
'Children’s Week celebrates the curiosity, creativity and wonder that children bring to the world. At Melbourne Museum, we’re thrilled to welcome Emma Memma back for what promises to be another magical performance, alongside a week of engaging experiences designed to inspire young minds. We warmly invite families to come together, explore and share in the joy of discovery.'
Romp and Stomp is proudly supported by the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder Initiative.
Romp and Stomp: Jungle Jamboree – Program Highlights – Saturday 24 October 2026
Emma Memma
12:30pm-1pm | Discovery Stage | All Ages | Book now
Get ready to stomp, flutter and twirl! Join ARIA Award-winning Emma Memma and her playful friend Elvin Melvin as they bring a Jungle Picnic adventure to Melbourne Museum’s Romp and Stomp: Jungle Jamboree. Bursting with catchy songs, Auslan and animal-inspired dance moves, this interactive performance invites little explorers and their families to bop to the jungle beat and let their imaginations run wild. A joyful jungle celebration for the whole family!
Win a meet-and-greet with Emma Memma
Become a Museum Member by 18 October for your chance to meet Emma Memma at Romp & Stomp. 10 chances to win! T&Cs apply.
Seed Stories
9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am | Learning Labs | 5-12 years | Ticket add-on
Designed for children aged 5+ and their families, this 45-minute workshop investigates soil as a living system. Select native seeds and plant something meaningful to take home and continue caring for.
Tiny Tours: Rainforest to Reef
10am I Meet at the entrance to Our Wondrous Planet I 3-5 years | Ticket add-on
Explore incredible habitats and meet the animals that call them home. Through playful storytelling and interactive moments, discover how creatures move, eat, hide and thrive in the world around them.
Stomp, Shake and Boogie
10am-2pm | Learning Lab Studio | All Ages
The jungle is calling, and the party is about to begin! Grab some headphones, tune into one of three music channels and dance, sing and let loose to the beat. It’s a silent disco adventure where every little explorer can find their groove!
Free Kinder Shapes Young Lives
10am to 2pm | Scipod | All Ages
Kinder shapes the way our children play, learn and grow. From first friendships and lifelong social skills to curiosity and confidence. Speak with the Department of Education staff about kinder while your child explores the play space, drawing and more.
Insect Impressions
10am to 2pm | Galleria, Upper Level | All Ages
Discover the extraordinary insects hiding in Australia's tropical rainforests. Create a wearable mask inspired by the lightning-fast Trap-jaw Ant or the Giant Rainforest Mantis, then learn how these fascinating creatures use speed, camouflage and powerful hunting skills to survive in one of the world's oldest rainforests.
Rare Encounters
10am to 2pm | Galleria, Upper Level | All Ages
Meet a fascinating collection of live native animals and discover the incredible creatures that call Australia’s forests home. Get up close and learn about the unique adaptations, behaviours and survival strategies that help these animals thrive in some of Australia’s most diverse and remarkable habitats.
Story Seekers
10:30am to 11am I Discovery Stage I All Ages
Join us for a special edition of Story Seekers, featuring engaging stories, playful storytelling and plenty of opportunities to spark curiosity and imagination. Discover new worlds, meet fascinating characters and celebrate the joy of reading.
Draw Along
10am and 1:30pm I Discovery Stage I All Ages
Grab a pencil and let your creativity run wild. Join a guided drawing session and discover how careful observation can help bring the amazing shapes and animals of Our Wondrous Planet to life.
10am | Lou Endicott (AUSLAN Interpreted)
1:30pm | Amandine Thomas (AUSLAN Interpreted)
A Moment with Trio
10am, 11am, and 1pm | Roaming Science and Life Gallery | All Ages
Meet Trio, a curious little Triceratops who loves watching, learning, and making new friends. Stop by and listen carefully- you might catch a gentle, rumbling bellow as it warmly says hello.
Mini Menagerie Parade
11-11:45am I Discovery Stage I 2–10 years
Get ready to roar, stomp, slither or strut – kids aged 2–10 are invited to dress as their favourite jungle animal and take the spotlight! Join the fun, show off your creature costume, and be part of the cutest competition in the kingdom!
Please read the Mini Menagerie Parade FAQ before registering your interest.
Eels Up Close
1:45pm I Milarri Garden I All Ages
Did you know short-finned eels can travel thousands of kilometres to breed in the ocean? See them up close at Milarri Pond during feeding time and learn how these remarkable fish connect culture, Country, and freshwater ecosystems.
View the full program of activities and events here.
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