Canberra Museum and Gallery

Canberra, ACT

Museum

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Address: 180 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia _{How do we get there?} Number: 02 6207 3968

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Art galleries and museums don't just have to be places where kids must keep their hands to themselves, and stay very quiet. Shhh...you're in a museum....

Not at all! The Canberra Museum and Gallery has a special selection of programs for kids and their families, which offer a variety of learning experiences for kids, which put an emphasis on art and history. They also make sure they don't leave out any fun!

The first or second Sunday or every month, they offer afternoons of structured workshops which are led by local artists. Perfect for kids aged 4 to 12, each session has different themes so you can keep going back!

They have toddler friendly workshops for those little artists and their carers where they can explore through interactive play, which means...yep, they can get messy! They can enjoy painting and water-based play, and really let their imaginations run away with them!

During the school holidays, the Canberra Museum and Gallery also make sure there are a host of programs to keep those little ones entertained when not in school. These can be from art classes to gardening and growing their own vegetables!

For those kids aged 4 to 10 wanting some downtime, they will always have the Activity Tables and Reading Corner to head to. Perfect for quiet play and catching up on the latest books.

Of course, if the older kids want to explore the rest of the museum and galleries, they are more than welcome. The exhibits are constantly changing so there will always be something new for you to see!

Unleash the inner artist...you never now, there might be a hidden Picasso in you!

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Canberra Museum and Gallery is located at 176 London Circuit in Canberra city. There is paid parking is available in adjacent carparks, including four disabled carparks in the London Cct carpark opposite the bus interchange.

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How much does it cost?

Adults

Free!

Last Updates

2023

Canberra Museum and Gallery FAQ’s

The cafe serves delicious drinks and lights snacks so pop by and enjoy a pastry or two!

It's worth checking for events and kids' programs, they really make it much more accessible for children.

Education programs are held in the gallery spaces with accompanying practical sessions in the studio. A great place for kids to learn about art and history!

The cafe caters for a range of dietary requirements.

They are fully wheelchair accessible and have a range of seating options available.