Lunar New Year is a period of celebration including family gatherings, special food, and preparations for the year ahead and making way for incoming good luck.
Melbourne Museum is celebrating the year of the Dragon with dragon dances, creative activities and a talk on the many unique dragons found in Australia.
Kid-Friendly activities include:
Dragon and Lion Dances - 10AM TO 10:30AM | MAIN FOYER | PERFORMANCE
See the majestic Dragon and Lion dance troupes perform throughout Melbourne Museum, presented by the Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne.
What Zodiac Animal Am I? - 11AM TO 3PM | MAIN FOYER | ACTIVITY
Get creative and find out which Zodiac animal you are with this hands-on maker activity.
Make Your Own Dragon - 11AM TO 3PM | MAIN FOYER | ACTIVITY
Did you know that there are dragons in Australia? Drawing inspiration from Australia's remarkable Dragon Lizards such as the Frilled Neck Lizard, Thorny Devil and Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon, discover and bring these creatures to life, complete with moving legs and tails. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the Lunar New Year in a truly enchanting way!
Australian Dragons - 12 NOON AND 1PM | LEARNING LAB 1 & 2 | TALK
Hear from Museums Victoria Research Associate of Herpetology Rocio Aguilar as she shines a light on our natural world and uncovers the secret life of Australia’s Dragons.
Included with Museum entry.