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Little Learners
10am - 10:30am
Please meet our Museum Educator at the activity location at 9:50am
Recommended for ages 0-5 years
Our littlest learners and their carers are invited to join us for a short series of special activities. From getting hands-on with real museum objects and specimens, to exploring our galleries and collections through songs, stories and role-play, this program is designed to enhance children’s learning and development.
To help manage each session's size and resources, please register one ticket for each participating child. Parents, carers and babies in arms do not require a ticket.
Each session has a 40-person capacity. We recommend booking early as sessions fill out quickly!
Activities and dates:
Animal Homes
Week 3
Thursday 4 May & Friday 5 May
Let’s look at some remarkable animal homes. Is their house like yours? Get up close with our amazing museum specimens and make your own snail or trapdoor spider in their home!
Location: Inventory, Level 4.
Terrific Turtles
Week 4
Thursday 11 May & Friday 12 May
Learn about Queensland’s marine turtles, enjoy a story, then make your own swimming turtle to take home.
Location: Wild State, Level 4.
Nocturnal Noises
Week 5
Thursday 18 May & Friday 19 May
We’re turning down the lights and exploring nocturnal noises! Come dressed in your pyjamas and learn about the amazing animals that wake up at night. Explore museum specimens and make your own flying owl.
Location: Inventory, Level 4.
Searching for Stories
Week 6
Thursday 25 May & Friday 26 May
Searching for stories is like searching for treasure! Fix some broken binoculars to help you search for special objects in the Discovery Centre. What stories will you discover?
Location: Inventory, Level 4.
Busy Beaks
Week 7
Thursday 1 June & Friday 2 June
Pick it, probe it, scoop it, swoop it! Discover different beak shapes and practice catching creepy crawlies, critters, fish and more.
Location: Inventory, Level 4.
Flying Machines
Week 8
Thursday 8 June & Friday 9 June
Learn about our flying machine in the museum, make some goggles and wings, then join us for a fun song as we fly through the air.
Location: Foyer, Level 2
More Information
Accessibility: Please advise Queensland Museum on (07) 3153 4403 if you require wheelchair seating or any assistance.
Please be aware of major construction of public works being undertaken in the area.
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