Make a Miniature Museum

Join Sophie in this family workshop as she guides you through an art exercise where you create your own miniature natural history museum with its own handmade specimens.

Make your own natural history display from polymer clay. Use a mould or go free-style and shape by hand, then arrange your handmade specimens in boxes to create your own miniature museum.

Discover the world of scientific specimens and models and be inspired to collect your own.

All materials provided.

Two-hour workshop for children aged 6-12. Parents are encouraged to stay and join in.

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Event details

Title : When

Description : Saturday 7 June <br>12 pm – 2 pm (AEDT)

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Title : Where

Description : School Education Room<br> Chau Chak Wing Museum

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Title : Cost

Description : $20 per child

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Our educator

Sophie Cox is an artist and museum enthusiast whose love of the natural world began at a young age with her collections of specimens and ephemera. Nowadays, Cox works with museums to create workshops that activate the collection and inspire participants to see the artefacts in a new light. Cox has worked with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, the Scone Museum and Historical Society, and currently volunteers with the Asylum Seeker Centre. Professionally, she holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts with First Class Honours and is studying for her Master of Fine Arts.

Plan your visit

Title : Public transport

Description : In the interest of sustainability and where possible, we encourage attendees to take public transport to this event. Visit Transport for NSW to plan your journey.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html

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Description : There is limited parking on campus. For details about parking and travel options, visit the University's page on getting to our campus. <br>

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html

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Title : Accessibility

Description : The Chau Chak Wing Museum is committed to making our space, collections, exhibitions and programs accessible for all audiences. <br>

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/accessibility.html

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Header image: Micro:Macro (installation view), Chau Chak Wing Museum, 2024. Photo by David James.