A mother and daughter inspect an object at the Chau Chak Wing Museum

Kids and families

School holiday activities and more

Explore our fascinating collections with hands-on activities and talks designed for children aged 5 to 12 and their families.

Autumn School Holiday Program: WordPlay Poetry with artist Katy B Plummer

Join us on Monday 22, Wednesday 24 or Friday 26 April of the Autumn School Holidays for this artist-led kids workshop with Katy B Plummer!

Autumn School Holiday Program: Pacific Life, Art and Stories

Join us on Tuesday 23 April during the Autumn School Holidays for workshops that take you on a journey to Papua New Guinea.

Activities to complete at home

Write like an Egyptian

Our school holiday activities are now available for you to download for free and complete at home. Make a scarab beetle amulet and write your name in hieroglyphs.

Children's activity pack (PDF, 3.4MB)

Header image: 'Pharaonic obsessions: Ancient Egypt, an Australian story', Chau Chak Wing Museum, 2023. Photo by Stefanie Zingsheim.

Learn at home

Online education resources