3-Day Christmas Party
Where curious minds play
What's on
december, 2019
Event Details
Fri 6, Sat 7 & Sun 8 Dec It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The festive season brings many reasons to celebrate and come together. Come and join us
Event Details
Fri 6, Sat 7 & Sun 8 Dec
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The festive season brings many reasons to celebrate and come together. Come and join us (and Santa!) for our three-day Christmas celebration!
A general day pass will give you access to all FREE activities on the day you visit.
This event is FREE for members.
WHAT’S ON
FREE Santa Photos – 10am till 1pm each day
Meet Santa, tell him what you want for Christmas and receive a family photo to take home.
FREE Face Painting – 10am till 1pm each day
Get in the festive spirit, become a reindeer, candy cane or snowman!
FREE Christmas Tattoos – 10am till 1pm each day
Choose from a selection of temporary Christmas critters tattoos to show off to your friends
FREE Science Space Shows – Saturday 10.30am, 11.30am & 12.30pm
Watch the incredible balloon and bubble show and get the chance to hop into a giant bubble.
No bookings required but places are limited.
FREE Daily Activities
Check out our Daily Schedule for a full list of activities that will see you making a new sleigh for Santa, designing toys for the workshop, exploring how other countries celebrate Christmas, singing Christmas carols, making Christmas wrapping paper, plus lots more fun!
10% OFF Gift Shop (20% off for members)
Get your Christmas shopping needs sorted and save on fun and educational toys the kids will love.
BOOKABLE WORKSHOPS
Join us for some very special workshops over our 3-Day Christmas Celebration.
Be sure to book so you don’t miss out!
CHRISTMAS PONIES
Children can get up-close and personal with the beautiful and friendly ponies from Illawarra Pony Parties. Children can brush and plait the ponies mane and have a photo opportunity.
Dates: Friday 6 & Sunday 8 December
Times: 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm
Ages: 2 years+
Price: $7.50 non-members/$5 members
MORE INFO & BOOKINGS
CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Let’s get festive and create four Christmassy cookie designs. Children will make a Snowman, Wreath, Reindeer and Christmas House.
Dates: Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December
Times: 11am and 3pm
Ages: 3 years +
Price: $7.50 non-members/$5 members
MORE INFO & BOOKINGS
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
Members, you can bring a non-member friend for $10 each.
Time
6 (Friday) 9.00am - 8 (Sunday) 4.00pm
Suggested Ages
All ages
Price
General entry applies for visitors. FREE for Members.
Bookings
PURCHASE GENERAL ENTRY PASS08dec2.00pmTime To Perform2.00pm Type:ActivityEntry:Free
Event Details
Boost your confidence this festive season with a range of activities that put you on centre stage. Can you keep a beat? Can you tell an awesome story? Let’s
Event Details
Boost your confidence this festive season with a range of activities that put you on centre stage. Can you keep a beat? Can you tell an awesome story? Let’s find out!
Each day the Education Officer will choose from new Time To Perform activities, including:
- Carols and Dancing
- Carols and Instruments
- Choose your own holiday adventure
Time
(Sunday) 2.00pm
Location
Listen for announcement
Suggested Ages
2 to 10 years
Price
Free after entry
Event Details
Let's get festive and create four Christmassy cookie designs. Children will get to make –and eat– a Snowman, Wreath, Reindeer and Christmas House. Dates: Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8
Event Details
Let’s get festive and create four Christmassy cookie designs. Children will get to make –and eat– a Snowman, Wreath, Reindeer and Christmas House.
Dates: Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December
Times: 11am and 2pm
Ages: 3 years +
Price: $7.50 non-members/$5 members
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adult assistance is encouraged.
Each participating child must be 3 years or older. Workshop attendees must also pay entry to the Discovery Space to participate.
Time
(Sunday) 2.00pm
Suggested Ages
3 years +
Price
$7.50 non-members / $5 members
Bookings
BOOK NOW08dec3.00pmGet Active3.00pm Type:ActivityEntry:Free
Event Details
Put the screens away – we’re on a mission to get you moving! Join us for Christmas-inspired games that will get your heart racing! Each day the Education Officer will
Event Details
Put the screens away – we’re on a mission to get you moving! Join us for Christmas-inspired games that will get your heart racing!
Each day the Education Officer will choose from new Get Active activities, including:
- Wreath Toss
- Reindeer Obstacle course
- Backyard Games
Time
(Sunday) 3.00pm
Location
Listen for announcement
Suggested Ages
2 to 10 years
Price
Free after entry
Experiences
Emergency! Emergency!
Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES – you get to be the hero!
Antarctic Research Vessel
Climb aboard and take the helm of a research vessel on its way to Antarctica.
Tummy Tour
Crawl through the mouth and find out would be like to be a piece of food travelling through the digestive system.
The Campsite
Come on a camping trip in the Australian bush, complete with model campfire.
Bricks & Clicks
Build your own mini world and stop-motion movie with thousands of LEGO® bricks.
Crawlers’ Beach
A safe-haven of sensory discovery for children two and under with its own jetty.
The Dig
Treasures lay buried waiting to be found. Throw on a vest, grab some tools and start your exploration.
The Cave
Grab a torch and explore the tunnels and nooks. You may even spot some of the cave’s inhabitants.
Construction
Gear up with a hi-vis vest and tool belt, we’re looking for builders who are ready to help construct our tiny home.
Marketplace
Take a trolley for a spin and collect your shopping before you start cooking in our Critter Café.
CreARTivity
Unleash your creativity and be inspired to paint, draw, write and sculpt with daily art activities.
Lights, Sound, Action
The stage is yours! Express yourself with costumes, backdrops and lighting.
Discovery Garden
Step outside and explore our natural wonderland – an oasis that will excite all your senses.
Book Nook
Cosy up with a good book in our peaceful reading space. Come along for daily Storytime readings.
Puzzle Room
Step inside a room filled with puzzling games and challenges just waiting to be solved.
Trains
All aboard the Critter Express! Shovel coal to fuel the engine or control a model train around its miniature world.
Visit Today
Inspire their imagination and curiosity at Australia’s first dedicated hands-on children’s museum – perfect for children (birth – 10 years) and adults to enjoy together.
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Gift Shop
Come and explore our curated range of educational gifts, toys and baby products.
Corporate Tickets
Reward your staff or clients with the gift of play and discovery.
Daily Schedule
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