Children & family
Festival
Dharug Day Out
We’re joining forces with Muru Mittigar Cultural Centre to bring you a day of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy, featuring live music, cultural performances and a range of food and artisan stalls
Sunday 12 July 11am–2pm
Workshop
Ceramics workshop with Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh
This hands-on ceramic workshop with Wailwan artist Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh explores the cultural significance and living legacy of scar trees in Australia
Wednesday 8 July 10.30am–12pm
Workshop
Weaving on Country with Malima
Malima, a family business from the La Perouse Aboriginal Community, share traditional Aboriginal weaving techniques. In this immersive workshop, learn about cultural knowledge and practices that connect weaving to Country
Thursday 16 July 11am–12.30pm
9 & 10 July
Workshop
Jade Goodwin Illustration Workshop
Join Jade Goodwin this NAIDOC Week for a special illustration workshop for kids and families
Thursday 9 July 11am–12pm
Kids trails
Looking for activities during the school holidays? We have family-friendly events across our properties! Enjoy free entry to all our museums and historic houses, with extended opening hours at select sites
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Memorable learning experiences at Elizabeth Farm
At Museums of History NSW, we strive to create memorable and meaningful experiences for school students – bringing history to life in the places where it happened
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Life-changing encounters with the past
Visits from teachers who first visited our sites as children themselves have become increasingly common, revealing the lifelong impact of place-based learning
First Nations
Cutter and Coota: a children’s play by Bruce Pascoe
Meet author and historian Bruce Pascoe and the main characters from his play Cutter and Coota as they reflect on the play’s themes and the experience of performing at the Hyde Park Barracks