Holiday Fun at the National Museum of Australia

Alhalkere Country

Journey into artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s Country, Alhalkere! Explore a new theme every day. Ideal for ages 5 to 12 years and their families. Free

Monday 29 September—Friday 3 October 10 am—12 noon

Monday 6 October—Friday 10 October 10 am—12 noon

The Hall

Emily in the Garden

Explore mark-making with ochre on canvas inspired by the Garden of Australian Dreams. Ideal for ages 8 to 12 years. $15, $12 Friends.

Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021

Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October 1—3 pm

Garden of Australian Dreams

Little Big Day Out: Emily

A Fun Day for All the Family Saturday 4 October 10.30 am - 1.30 pm
Enjoy traditional and contemporary Indigenous stories, music and art activities inspired by
Emily Kame Kngwarreye*s work. FREE

Admission fees apply if you visit the exhibition, Utopia: The Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye.Enjoy Indigenous stories, music and art activities inspired by Emily’s work.

Yams, Seeds and Roots

Make your own batik on fabric and discover the inspiration for Emily’s work.
Ideal for ages 10 to 15 years. $15, $12 Friends.

Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021

Tuesday 7 October and Wednesday 8 October 1—3 pm

Yowie Room

Story Time with Friends

Enjoy captivating stories for children under 5. Free (includes morning tea)

Exclusive for Friends.

Friday 5 September, 3 October and 7 November 10—11 am

Friends Lounge

Get Messy with Grandma… (or Grandpa)

Indoor art and craft activities for grandparents and their preschool-aged grandchildren. $3 adult, $2 child, free for Friends (includes morning tea)

Thursday 11 September, 9 October and 13 November 10—11.30 am

Friends Lounge

Playlunch with Friends

Organised craft activities. $3 adult, $2 child, free for Friends (includes morning tea)

Wednesday 17 September, 15 October and 19 November

10.45 am—12 noon

Friends Lounge

Making Music with Friends

Make music, sing and dance with Rocking Horse Music.

$10 child and accompanying adult, $3 additional child/adult (includes morning tea). Exclusive for Friends.

Friday 26 September, 24 October and 28 November 10—11 am

Friends Lounge

Bookings essential for the above events on (02) 6208 5048

For bookings and more information on these and other activities at the Museum, telephone (02) 6208 5021.

Free general admission. Open 9 am – 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day)
Lawson Crescent Acton Peninsula Canberra. Freecall 1800 026 132 www.nma.gov.au
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