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NGV Kids Summer Festival 2025 (Free)


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NGV Kids Summer Festival returns with a week of free hands-on activities, interactive exhibitions and stories just for children and families these summer holidays.

Explore the Cats & Dogs exhibition* at NGV Australia, make your own set of animal ears to wear, draw pet portraits with artists, and listen to popular tales of fancy felines and playful pooches in a storytime session.

At NGV International, visit the free children’s exhibition, Kusama for Kids, and get hands-on with art-making workshops.

Bring family and friends and make it a big day out! Plan your day below.

Kids see Cats & Dogs for free on launch day

*Cats & Dogs is a ticketed exhibition, entry is free for children (5-15 years) on the launch day Saturday 11 January, 2025. Purchase tickets online or at the Information Desk at NGV Australia.

Event Details:

  • Dates: 11th to 17th January 2024 11am–4pm daily

  • Location: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square and NGV International, St Kilda Rd

  • Cost: FREE

More info here.

Earlier Event: 11 January
Lots of Dots Art Making Activity (Free)
Later Event: 11 January
Cats and Dogs Face Painting (Free)