Family visits | National Museum of Australia

The National Museum welcomes kids and encourages exploration of our exhibitions, outdoor spaces and online activities.

Event Key ring creations – school holiday drop-in activity Costs apply, bookings essential Book tickets

15–19 July 2024, 10am–12pm
Discover some of the newest Olympic sports at the 2024 Paris Olympics in our latest exhibition Riding the Olympic Wave: Breakthrough Sports, then paint your own surfboard key ring to take home. Suitable for ages 5–12 years. Accompanying adults free.

Tuesdays and Thursdays during ACT school term Story time

Weekly during school term, costs apply Pyramid making

Monthly, costs apply Discovery Centre quiet hours

Event Free community day in the Discovery Centre Friday, August 9, 2024 Free, bookings essential Book tickets

Play free at the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. For children of all abilities from birth to 6 years.

Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre

Experience this immersive play space for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years.

Tours and experiences

See VR age guidance, costs apply
Try our virtual reality experiences or join a guided tour.

Kids audio tour

Ages 6–12, free
Use your own device to take our self-guided Egypt exhibition tour with Cleocatra and Ahmose.

Until 8 Sept 24, costs apply Discovering Ancient Egypt

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