January School Holiday Program
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january, 2020
Event Details
Join us in the sunshine these January School Holidays for our sand, sun and sea-inspired activities. Book in to our amazing workshops to keep curious minds active these school holidays -
Event Details
Join us in the sunshine these January School Holidays for our sand, sun and sea-inspired activities.
Book in to our amazing workshops to keep curious minds active these school holidays – learn sand sculpting techniques from a professional sand sculptor that you can try on the beach over summer. Get creative and design a solar car. Use your skills to make your very own kite, will it fly? Put your STEM skills to the test and design and create a bird’s nest.
There’s plenty of FREE daily activities. Meet sea creatures, learn about boat and surf safety play beach games.
Lots of summery fun for the whole family!
Workshops
Book now so you don’t miss out!
- Sand Sculpting – learn to make sand sculptures by a professional sand sculptor! BOOK NOW!
- Solar Cars – harness the power of the sun to design a LEGO solar-powered car. BOOK NOW!
- Kite Test Lab – Can you build a kite that flies? BOOK NOW!
- Bird Nest Building – put your STEM skills to the test and create the ultimate bird’s nest! BOOK NOW!
Daily activities
FREE Activities on the hour! Meet sea creatures, learn about boat and surf safety, watch a bubble show and lots more!
SEE THE FULL PROGRAM!
Time
21 (Tuesday) 9.00am - 26 (Sunday) 4.00pm
Location
Early Start Discovery Space
Suggested Ages
All ages
Price
Activities free after entry. Workshops from $7.50 after entry
Bookings
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Celebrate the Year of the Rat Saturday 25 January – Sunday 9 February Join us at the Discovery Space as we usher in the Year of the Rat! We have a two-week
Event Details
Celebrate the Year of the Rat
Saturday 25 January – Sunday 9 February
Join us at the Discovery Space as we usher in the Year of the Rat! We have a two-week program filled with Lunar New Year-inspired activities, including Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts performance, dragon sculpture art, and a daily Dragon Parade!
All activities are FREE after entry.
Activities:
Pat a Pony
We’ve taken inspiration from the seventh Chinese zodiac animal – the horse – by inviting some very special ponies into the Discovery Space.
Join us for a story and get up-close and personal with a pony.
DATE: Saturday 25 January
TIME: 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am & 12.15pm
COST: Free after entry. Places are limited. Book in at the front desk on the day.
Please note, ponies will not be ridden on the day.
Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts Performance
Be introduced to Shaolin Temple and martial arts history in this breathtaking presentation. View unarmed and weapons training drills, and be blown away by the board-breaking demonstrations!
DATE: Saturday 8 February
TIME: 12pm
COST: Free after entry. No bookings required, but places are limited.
Dragon Sculptures
Chinese dragons symbolise wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck. Joins us during Art time and get busy designing your own piece of a Dragon’s body, and then use your creation in our Dragon Parade!
DATE: Saturday 25 – Sunday 9 February
TIME: 10am – 2pm
COST: Free after entry. No bookings required.
Dragon Parade
Want to learn an ancient traditional Chinese dance? Then join us during ‘Time to Perform’ to take part in a Dragon Dance. Show off your designs from Art time as you become the body of a Dragon and help celebrate Lunar New Year!
DATE: Saturday 25 – Sunday 9 February
TIME: 2pm
COST: Free after entry. No bookings required.
Time
25 (Saturday) 9.00am - 26 (Sunday) 4.00pm
Suggested Ages
All ages
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.
January 2020 School Holidays
Join us in the sunshine these January School Holidays for our sand, sun and sea inspired activities.
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.
Events
See what big events we have planned for the Discovery Space.
Parties
Wollongong's ultimate children’s birthday party venue!
Schools
Immerse your students in play with a school excursion mapped to the syllabus.
Functions
Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Book now for exclusive use of the Discovery Space.
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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First Year of Life
$50
1 Adult + any Children
under 12 months
Discover for 2
$100
2 people
1 Adult + 1 Child
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$30
Add more people for $30pp
Max. 8 per membership
Transferable pass
$50
Add a pass to a membership that can be used by anyone
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