Celebrate the opening of Antopia Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December with Tiny Tours, interactive storytime sessions, puppet performances and maker activities for the whole family.
Antopia Exhibition - Photo credit: Melbourne Museum
Be among the first to experience this exciting new exhibition and explore the fascinating world of ants like never before.
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.
Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple - Photo credit: Melbourne Museum
‘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.
Ants by Polyglot Theatre - Photo credit: Melbourne Museum
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.
Antennae Antics - Photo credit: Melbourne Museum
Event Details:
Dates: Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December 2024
Location: Melbourne Museum
Tickets: Antonia Opening Weekend is included with museum entry. Antopia exhibition is an optional ticket add-on at Adult $15, Child Free and Member Free