Are you looking for fun things to do with the kids in Sydney during the school holidays? The Australian Museum (AM) offers a range of educational activities to keep your kids entertained.
Discover free family-friendly drop-in activities and ticketed events for a memorable day at the Museum.
The AM is open every day of the school holidays, with free general entry! Only a short walk from Museum and St James train stations, and new Gadigal Metro station, the AM is easy to get to, and there is paid parking nearby for a visit whether it's raining or a sunny day out.
Ticketed Programs:
Bird Illustrations with Sami Bayly - Monday 7 July & Tuesday 8 July: 10am, 12pm, 2.30pm
Scientist For a Day: Librarian & Archivist - Thursday 10 July & Friday 11 July: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Wansolmoana Kids: Pasifika Printmaking Workshop - Saturday 12 July: 10am - 1pm
STEM Together: Controlling Colour - Thursday 17 July: 10am | Friday 18 July: 10am & 1.30pm
Scientist For a Day: Ichthyologist - Tuesday 15 July & Wednesday 16 July: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Free drop-in:
Step into the world of dinosaurs these winter school holidays with a range of fun, free dino-themed activities for the whole family. In Hintze Hall, get creative with hands-on arts and crafts activities and settle into our cosy reading nook, the Dino-Den; or follow Winny’s Dino Trail through our galleries to go in the draw for Museum Shop prizes!
No bookings required, just drop-in and join the fun!
Date: Monday- Thursday during Winter School Holidays
Time: 10.30am-2pm
Location: Hintze Hall
Cost: Free
Event Details:
Dates: 7th to 20th July 2025 - various dates & times
Location: Australian Museum