School Holiday Fun at the Australian National Maritime Museum

The Australian National Maritime Museum is going wild these school holidays with a fantastic lineup of creative activities, hands-on workshops, and thrilling performances inspired by the new Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Dive into the excitement with Erth Theatre’s unforgettable new performance experience, getting up close with the Sharks of Sydney Harbour. Become a star in your own wildlife documentary in a TV Presenting Workshop, or aim to be the next Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Cockatoo Island Photography Workshop. Discover magical creatures in the Fintastic Friday program and explore many more exciting exhibitions, trails, workshops, and encounters. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

Don't miss out on the fun – check out the full school holiday program below!

School Holiday Activities at the Australian National Maritime Museum

 

GURUWIN: Sharks of Sydney Harbour by ERTH Theatre
Ages 4+
22 - 23 June, 29 - 30 June, 17 - 21 July
10.30 am - 3.30 pm (40-minute sessions)

CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Reporting Live in the Wild
Ages 8 - 14
17 - 18 July 
10 am - 4 pm (2-day course)

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS: Cockatoo Island Photography Adventure
Ages 8 - 14
9 + 11 July
10 am - 4.30 pm (1-day course)

Kids on Deck: Wild Wonders
Ages 4 - 12
Daily during the school holidays
10.30 am - 4 pm (drop-in sessions)

Fintastic Fridays
All ages
Fridays during school holidays
11 am - 2 pm (drop-in sessions)

Cabinet of Curiosities: Saltwater Stories
All ages
Daily during the school holidays
10:30–11:30 am and 2–3 pm 

Underwater Drones: Open Age Workshop
Ages 8+
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays during school holidays
Sessions: 12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00

Sneaky Sharks Activity Trail
All ages
Daily during the school holidays
9.30 am - 5 pm

Sensory Friendly Sundays Access Program
All ages and abilities
Sunday 23 June
Sunday 21 July
8.30 am - 11.30 am

Where:    Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney
When:     Throughout the school holidays
Cost:       Museum Entry is $25 per adult, $15 per child under 15, and Under 4s FREE
                Some workshops incur additional costs.

There are boatloads of fun for the whole family, so don’t miss your chance to experience the winter school holiday program this July.

For more information and to book, visit the Australian National Maritime Museum.

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