Kids on deck - maker spaceKids on deck - maker space 

Get creative with us and be inspired by our new exhibition Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide).  Learn about seafaring traditions and celestial navigation as you enjoy art making and experiments with your family.

Design and build your own paper watercraft or canoe, sculpt clever clay creations, or craft stunning nightscapes using watercolours.  Transform plastic bottlecaps into new creations like bubble wands and carabiners with our special recycling machine. 

For the aspiring scientist, join us for slippery experiments to make biomaterials, explore the microscopic marvels of the plankton world, or dress up as your favourite aquatic creature.

Sundays during term 4 
11.15am – 3.15pm

Suitable for ages 4–14 and adults

Be inspired by all things beach culture this summer- as you enjoy art making and experiments with your family.  

Create your own fancy fun-glasses and papercraft goggles, craft hand painted beach flags or whimsical windsocks, collage a summer safety slogan into a dazzling button badge, experiment with the science of seaweed bio-yarn or learn to transform marine debris into new usable creations. Make a splash with water play in our outdoor area, dress up as your favourite beach creature or take a time out with a beachy book in our calm zone.

Open daily during school holidays 
19 December 2025 – 1 February 2026 (closed 25 December and 26 January)
10.30 am – 4.30 pm* 
*Reduced opening hours apply on public holidays, 11am – 3.30pm

Open Sundays during school term
11.15am – 3.15pm

Ages 4-14 and adults
Entry included in any paid admission. Members and annual pass holders FREE. 
Drop-in, no bookings required