Museums Victoria School Holidays Guide: What’s On For Families
Looking for things to do in Melbourne these school holidays? Museums Victoria offers some of the best family-friendly experiences across Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum.
From hands-on workshops and immersive exhibitions to creative activities and interactive experiences, there is always something happening.
Even better, general admission is always FREE for children aged 16 and under, making it one of Melbourne’s best value family days out.
What’s On At Melbourne Museum These Winter School Holidays
Rome Exhibition
Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of Ancient Rome at the spectacular Rome exhibition at Melbourne Museum.
Families can explore more than 200 objects from Italy, including sculptures, mosaics, jewellery and fascinating artefacts rarely seen outside Europe. It is an immersive exhibition that brings Roman history to life and is ideal for older kids, tweens and teens interested in history and mythology.
Creative Lab
Creative Lab is always a favourite during the school holidays, giving kids the chance to get hands-on with interactive making, building and creative activities.
Designed to spark imagination and curiosity, Creative Lab is perfect for younger children and primary school aged kids who love to create, experiment and explore.
Museum Sleepovers
One of Melbourne’s most exciting family experiences, Museum Sleepovers give kids the chance to spend a night inside the museum after dark.
We did the Older Kids Museum Sleepover last term with our kids and it was such unique experience for families.
The night includes after-hours access to the exhibitions, activities, games and an IMAX movie with snacks. The kids loved wandering through the museum at night and then rolling out their mattresses to sleep amongst the exhibitions.
Breakfast is included the next morning too and you have access to the museum all day.
Mosaic Monument
Mosaic Monument is a fantastic FREE activity for families visiting Melbourne Museum these holidays.
Kids can contribute to a large collaborative artwork while learning about creativity, storytelling and community through mosaics.
Road to Zero
Road to Zero is another fantastic FREE family activity and does not require a museum ticket.
This interactive learning space helps kids understand road safety through engaging hands-on experiences and activities, making it a great budget-friendly addition to your day.
Details
📍 Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton VIC
🕒 Open daily
🎟 Children 16 and under receive FREE general admission
🌐 More Info here>>>
What’s On At Scienceworks These School Holidays
Scienceworks is always one of Melbourne’s best winter school holiday destinations for kids who love hands-on fun, science and discovering how things work.
Families can explore interactive exhibitions, the iconic Lightning Room demonstrations, hands-on STEM experiences and the much-loved Sportsworks gallery where kids can test their speed, balance and reaction skills.
Colour: See The World In A New Light
This family-friendly exhibition explores how colour shapes the way we see, feel and understand the world around us.
Kids can discover the science behind colour through interactive displays, light, vision and nature-inspired experiences.
Nature: A Kaleidoscope Of Colour
Nature: A Kaleidoscope of Colour takes families on a colourful journey through the natural world.
From animals and plants to patterns, camouflage and communication, kids can explore how colour appears in nature and why it matters.
Tycho Goes To Mars
Head into the Planetarium for Tycho Goes To Mars, a daily show perfect for curious kids who love space, planets and adventure.
Follow Tycho on an exciting journey to Mars and discover more about our solar system along the way.
The Glow Show
The Glow Show is a fun and engaging live science experience exploring light, colour and glow-in-the-dark wonders.
It is a great school holiday addition for kids who love experiments, surprises and hands-on science fun.
Details
📍 Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood VIC
🕒 Open daily
🎟 Children 16 and under receive FREE general admission
🌐 More info here>>>
What’s On At Immigration Museum These School Holidays
Located in the heart of the city, Immigration Museum offers families a chance to explore stories, cultures and creativity through interactive exhibitions and family-friendly activities.
Kids can discover fascinating stories from around the world, explore hands-on exhibitions and take part in creative activities inspired by culture, identity and community.
Immigration Museum is a fantastic option for families looking for a quieter and more relaxed museum experience while still giving kids plenty to explore and engage with during the school holidays.
The beautiful historic building, central location and regularly changing family programming make it a great addition to a Melbourne city day out.
Details
📍 Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC
🕒 Open daily
🎟 Children 16 and under receive FREE general admission
🌐More info here>>>
