City of Wonder: Wildflower Edition at The Garden Gallery - Review

We headed into the city on Thursday for a first look at City of Wonder: Wildflower Edition by Kid Wonder and artist Raffaele Salvoldi and loved the space!

All photos on this blog - credit @busycitykids

The kids enjoyed exploring the many hands-on activities in this immersive space. It’s a beautiful reminder to never stop playing (or forget how to play!).

They built towers with Wonder Planks, coloured-in butterflies, made origami butterflies, followed a stamp trail, joined a workshop, added a flower to the meadow and even won a Wonder Plank from the claw machine!

Perfect for children aged 3–12, City of Wonder: Wildflower Edition is ideal for kids who love to create, build and experiment.

Artist Raffaele Salvoldi used Wonder Planks to create the stunning centrepiece installation and gave us a little demonstration of how the centrepiece will be toppled on the 31st of January!

Wonder Planks are made from recycled plastic, designed and produced in Sydney, one of a kind and are available to purchase onsite along with Origami and Creative Kits from vending machines.

Created especially for the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, this experience reinforces messages of sustainability by drawing inspiration from the flowers and butterflies found in the surrounding garden meadows. Families can choose from general admission, workshops, or a VIP artist experience.

City of Wonder: Wildflower Edition is on at The Garden Gallery until 31 January 2026.

Tips:

  • Address: The Garden Gallery, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

  • Timings: Allow 45-60 minutes per visit.

  • Toilets are available onsite on the lower level

  • Access: A ramp from the street is available onsite for wheelchairs and prams.

  • Wheelchair accessible: The Garden Gallery is wheelchair accessible - read accessibility info here.

For tickets, more info and opening hours - head to the City of Wonder website.

Busy City Guide (previously Busy City Kids) were invited to the City of Wonder: Wildflower Edition for the purpose of this review. All opinions are genuine & truthful.

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