Antopia Opening Weekend
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- SPECIAL EVENT
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- Tickets
Celebrate the opening of Antopia with Tiny Tours, interactive storytime sessions, puppet performances and maker activties for the whole family. Be among the first to experience this exciting new exhibition and explore the fascinating world of ants like never before.
Program
Story Seekers Presents
10:30AM, 12 noon AND 1:30PM | Learning Lab Studio | All Ages
Young explorers can dive into the fascinating world of insects through captivating stories inspired by the incredible creatures that crawl, buzz, and fly!
Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
10:00 AM | Main Foyer | Best for 3 to 5 years
Facilitated by learning experts, this 45-minute tour for children aged 3 to 5 invites young explorers to venture outside, experience the smells and sounds of nature, and discover how insects put food on our tables.
‘Ants’ by Polyglot Theatre
10:30AM AND 11:30AM | Saturday Only | Museum Plaza | All Welcome
Come and witness ants—an enchanting, roving performance where giant ants lead children into a playful world of discovery, turning everyday spaces into mesmerizing landscapes. With scattered giant breadcrumbs and curious insect characters, kids are drawn into an imaginative journey exploring work order, and collaboration.
Insects on the Move
10:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM | Sunday Only | Main Foyer and Surrounds | All ages
Whoa! Did you see the size of that bug? Encounter our roving puppet performers, including lively bees and a playful jumping spider, bringing the world of ants and their neighbours to life!
Antennae Antics
10AM to 2PM | Main Foyer | All ages
Ants rely on their remarkable antennae for survival, using them to hear, touch, smell and communicate with their fellow ants. Embrace your inner ant by crafting and wearing your own paper headband complete with special antennae.
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
