This April the Australian National Maritime Museum is celebrating the wonderful world of whales with a packed program of school holiday activities inspired by our two new whale exhibitions – Amazing whales – Evolution and survival and Beautiful whale – life-sized photography by Bryant Austin. From cool DJ workshops to wacky science shows and after-dark torchlight tours there's something for kids of all ages. Spend the day at the museum following the Whale Trail – explore the exhibitions, enjoy storytelling, have fun doing craft activities and much more.
CRAFT ACTIVITIES - Baleen, Blubber, and Blowholes!
5 – 12 years
Sunday 13th – Sunday 27th April at 10am –4 pm
Explore the amazing world of cetaceans- whales, porpoises and dolphins in Kids On Deck. Create your own cetacean puppet or mobile, craft a whale soft sculpture, or make your own whale song instrument. Investigate cetaceans in scientific games and dress up in sea creature costumes.
Child $8.50 or free with Big Ticket - adults $27, child/concession $16, family $70
Beautiful Whale Family Artist Talk, Tour and ARTMAKING
5 – 12 years and adults
Saturday 12th of April at 11am – 12.30pm
Join an illustrated talk especially for children and families by photographer Bryant Austin about his exhibition Beautiful Whale. Create your own beautiful mosaic images and whale scale artworks inspired by the exhibition to take home. Includes exhibition entry.
Adult $16, child $18,
Bookings essential: 9298 3655 or book online at www.anmm.gov.au/schoolholidays
Family Torchlight Tour - Amazing Whales after dark
4 – 12 years and adults
Saturday 12th April at 6pm - 7.30pm
Take a special character guided tour by torchlight with Wanda the whale rider through the Amazing whales exhibition. Make your own whale souvenir crafts to take home and enjoy under-sea themed refreshments.
Adult $17, child $20
Bookings essential: 9298 3644 or book online at www.anmm.gov.au/members
AMAZING WHALES SCIENCE SHOWS
Suitable for all ages
Sunday 13th – Thursday 17th, Sunday 20th – Thursday 24th and Sunday 27th April at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm
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