Escape the cold these winter school holidays at MoAD
With imaginative play spaces, facilitated craft activities, dress ups and adventure trails through the museum, MoAD is the perfect family day out these school holidays.
DressUP
Explore the lives of Beyonce, Frida Kahlo, Dr. Karl and more in DressUP. Try on costumes inspired by their iconic outfits, as you listen to their stories and find out how they overcame their struggles to make a difference in the world.
In DressUP, you'll also find a cosy reading nook with a library full of books that will inspire young people to change the world.
What: Try on outfits inspired by Beyonce, Frida Kahlo and Dr. Karl and more in DressUP.
When: Open daily from 9am - 5pm
PlayUP
With a Kindness Cafe, fuzzy felt wall and puppet show theatre, little ones will have so much fun in PlayUP that they won't want to leave.
When: Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
Children can get creative in PlayUP with a free facilitated craft activity.
When: Daily from 10.30am - 12.30pm
Action Packs
For little ones who love exploring, borrow an action pack and embark on the ultimate adventure around the museum.
Save the world on the Superhero Museum Trail or break the news with a Press Gang Backpack.
When: Available every day
Cost: Free after museum entry.
What's On
Indigenous Experiences of Democracy Tour
Join this tour to learn about the experiences of Indigenous Australians within our democracy.
We will share stories of how Indigenous Australians and their supporters have taken different pathways to bring about change, many of which led them here – the seat of Federal Parliament between 1927 and 1988.
Mystery Tour: One Small Step
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing as you trek back through time.
Explore the Australian connection to the moon landing, and take one step closer to the moon on the roof of Old Parliament House.
Spots are limited so bookings are essential.
When: 20 - 21 July, 10.30am and 2.30pm
Cost: $8.00pp
Sunday Roast at Hoi Polloi
Enjoy a delicious Roast lunch every Sunday during winter at Hoi Polloi.
The beautiful heritage space is the perfect place to cosy up on a chilly winter’s afternoon, enjoying a delicious Sunday roast with warming soup entrée.
When: Every Sunday in July and August from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Cost: $24pp
For bookings contact Hoi Polloi on 02 6261 7210 or moadophcafe@restaurantassociates.com.au
From our collection
Just in time for NAIDOC week, MoAD has added a new display to the Democracy. Are You In? exhibition.
This red Sherrin AFL football, signed by Indigenous AFL legends Adam Goodes, Buddy Franklin and Michael O'Loughlin, is a symbol of Indigenous rights.
As part of the Recognise campaign, this football showcases the ongoing campaign for constitutional, legal and cultural recognition of Indigenous people and their traditional custodianship of Australia.
From our blog
Artists and activists: The Ongoing Adventures of X and Ray
Several years ago, MoAD acquired a full set of high quality artwork prints created by Indigenous artist Lin Onus. He, together with his non-Indigenous collaborator Michael Eather, and his son Tiriki, have produced a series of remarkable artworks, The Ongoing Adventures of X and Ray.
From the shop
Little ones can learn their alphabet as they explore the A to Z of Australian cultural icons.
Aussie Legends Alphabet book is now available from MoAD's Little Corner Shop.
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