Spring Holidays at the museum
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Discover a treasure trove of activities this Spring at the Maritime Museum. Explore curious creatures and treasures of the Viking age through exhibitions, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, collaborative building, films and more. It’s a whole day of fun for the whole family!
Explore our newest EXHIBITIONS including Treasures of the Viking Age – The Galloway Hoard.
Get hands-on with creative artmaking and experiments in our KIDS ON DECK maker space.
Explore touchable objects and specimens at the CABINET OF CURIOSITIES.
Climb on board the Museum’s fleet of VESSELS.
Discover the superpowers of cephalopods in SCIENCE CIRCUS PERFORMANCES.
Adventure on our Museum Treasures ACTIVITY TRAIL.
Relax with books and learn to create woven fish or fabulous florals inspired by Brian Robinson’s art in the BAMAL GALLERY BOOK NOOK.
Drop in and help create a collaborative artwork in SEA KIN RESTORATION & ART CREATION.
PLUS
MINI MARINERS, UNDERWATER DRONES, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS and more
Slippery Cephalopod Science Circus
Encounter clever characters and fun facts as performing artists and science communicators unlock the wonders everyone’s favourite keystone species - cephalopods!
27 September to 1 October, 6 to 9 October, and 11 October.
Sessions 11.30 am and 12.30 pm (30 mins duration)
Free with entry
Free treasure trail
Adventure around the museum galleries to uncover a trove of mysterious treasures and hidden gems. From nautical novelties to riveting relics, discover each precious piece in this fun-filled activity trail.
Complete the trail to receive a treasure of your own.
Free with entry
Available every day
Bamal gallery book nook and drop-in workshops
Artist Brian Robinson often creates works inspired by the tropical marine environment surrounding Waiben (also known as Thursday Island). He also uses traditional mark making and patterns from his culture with references to history, faith and his favourite pop culture icons.
In these activities you're invited to learn to create a woven angel fish, or a multilayered paper flower inspired by Brian’s work.
Weaving Zagal- self guided activity-available daily in the exhibition
Paper Floreligum – available daily 27 Sept – 11 Oct
Suitable for all ages
Free for everyone
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Come aboard our vessels
Sensory friendly access program
The museum is committed to creating inclusive experiences for all visitors. Our Sensory-Friendly Days provide a supportive environment for children, families and adults with sensory and access requirements, with trained staff and volunteers available to assist throughout the experience.
Underwater drones workshops
Game on!
Explore below the surface of the harbour with our underwater drones. Have fun testing your gaming skills by challenging family and friends to see who’s the best U-Drone Pilot.
Underwater drones sessions include a private workshop with our ocean-science educators.
Suitable for ages 8 to adult
$35 general/ $25 members (includes See it All museum admission for one player)
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 27 Sept – 11 Oct
Sessions: 12pm, 12.45pm, 1.30pm, 2.15pm, 3pm
