Get lost in the science of colour, explore belonging in sport and discover the wonders of the world: Winter School Holiday highlights at Museums Victoria
Keep warm and entertained these winter school holidays with a feast of fun times at Museums Victoria.
Over at Melbourne Museum, ancient Rome is still on the itinerary. Kids can get crafty creating their own mosaics to add to the towering pillars in the foyer, or fashion a gladiator helmet to live their best warrior lives as they imagine storming the arena. For curious kids who want to learn about the world around them, Our Wonderous Planet celebrates the incredible biodiversity and wonders of nature. Traverse the globe and experience four of Earth’s biomes: reef, rainforest, ice and soil and encounter the animal ecosystems that make up our natural world.
As world cup fever hits, learn about how football brings a vital sense of community and belonging in the new Home is Football exhibition at the Immigration Museum. The exhibition features incredible and inspirational experiences from players around Australia showing that football is so much more than who wins and loses.
Over at Melbourne Museum, ancient Rome is still on the itinerary. Kids can get crafty creating their own mosaics to add to the towering pillars in the foyer, or fashion a gladiator helmet to live their best warrior lives as they imagine storming the arena. For curious kids who want to learn about the world around them, Our Wonderous Planet celebrates the incredible biodiversity and wonders of nature. Traverse the globe and experience four of Earth’s biomes: reef, rainforest, ice and soil and encounter the animal ecosystems that make up our natural world.
As world cup fever hits, learn about how football brings a vital sense of community and belonging in the new Home is Football exhibition at the Immigration Museum. The exhibition features incredible and inspirational experiences from players around Australia showing that football is so much more than who wins and loses.
At IMAX, kids and their families can experience some of the most elusive and extraordinary animals with WILD ASIA 3D. Narrated by Colin Firth and developed by BBC Studios, WILD ASIA 3D showcases never-before-seen wildlife moments including snow leopards, red pandas, jerboas, sea bunnies and more. From the towering Himalayas to the vibrant coral seas of the Pacific, this giant screen adventure takes audiences on a journey across Asia’s most extreme landscapes in IMAX 3D.
Read on for winter holiday program highlights or see the full program of activities and events.
Melbourne Museum
Our Wondrous Planet
Daily | 9am–5pm | Cost: Child free / Child Member free / Adult $18 / Adult Member free | Included with museum entry
Discover a world four billion years in the making; come face to face with animals from around the world in Our Wondrous Planet. Step into their vibrant ecosystems and experience the incredible connections that unite all life on Earth; play your part in helping to shape a thriving future for our planet.
Mosaic Monuments
27 June–12 July | 11am–3pm | Included with museum entry
Explore the world of ancient Rome as Mosaic Monuments invites families to discover towering ‘ruins’ of the Roman Empire in the museum foyer. Add your own mosaic-inspired designs and watch a vibrant, community-created artwork come to life. A hands-on activity that brings creativity, history and fun together for visitors of all ages.
Creative Lab: Rise of the Gladiators
27 June–12 July | 10.30am–11am / 11.30am–12pm / 1pm–1.30pm / 2pm–2.30pm | Child $12 / Member Child $10 / Adult Free
Children aged 6 to 12 can design and build their own gladiator mask in this 30-minute workshop blending hands-on making with theatre and imagination. They will learn about different gladiator styles, the anatomy of Roman helmets, and discover how Roman fighters used helmets, masks and symbols to tell powerful stories in the arena.
Tiny Tours: Rainforest to Reef
Every Tuesday and Friday | 10am | Child $22 / Member Child $18 / Concession Free / Adult $18 / Member Adult free. Includes Museum entry.
Get ready to explore how animals survive in some of the world’s most incredible habitats. Designed for curious young minds, this guided tour takes little explorers from the tallest trees to the deepest seas, discovering creatures that are perfectly built for the places they call home. Along the way, uncover how different environments shape the way animals move, eat, hide and thrive. With interactive storytelling and playful moments throughout, this tour is a fun, hands-on way to spark a lifelong love of nature. The tour takes guests through the Our Wondrous Planet exhibition in the Biodiversity Gallery.
Generously supported by Major Partner, Best Start, Best Life.
Road To Zero
Road to Zero’s Big (Safe) Cardboard Car
29 June – 11 July | 10am–3pm | Cost: Free
Kids can colour, stick and discover how car safety features protect our families and other people on the roads every day. Adult visitors can put their knowledge to the test - predicting and checking their vehicle's safety rating and safety features.
IMAX Melbourne
WILD ASIA 3D at IMAX Melbourne
Opens Thursday 11 June | Check website for session times | Book tickets
Narrated by Colin Firth and developed by BBC Studios, WILD ASIA 3D showcases never-before-seen wildlife moments, featuring some of the continent's most elusive and extraordinary creatures, including snow leopards, red pandas, jerboas, sea bunnies and many more! From the towering Himalayas to the vibrant coral seas of the Pacific, this giant screen adventure takes audiences on a journey across Asia’s most extreme landscapes in IMAX 3D.
