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Mini Museum Explorers
10:00am — 10:30am
10:45am — 11:15am
Recommended for ages 3 to 5
Step into a world of wonder with Mini Museum Explorers, our early learning program designed for curious minds aged 3 to 5 years. Children will have the opportunity to touch and explore real museum objects, engage in STEM inspired activities and participate in stories, songs and movement-based play in a fun and social learning environment.
Activities and Dates
Gumtree Family
Australia’s iconic Gum Trees are a home and sanctuary for many species of animals. Each gum tree has its own collection of residents just like a family living together amongst its branches, roots and around its trunk. What animals will Mini Museum Explorers find in and around our beautiful museum gumtree?
- Tuesday 29 July 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
- Tuesday 05 Aug 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
Lifecycles of the Winged, Furry and Fabulous
These sessions introduce our Mini Museum Explorers to the lifecycles of some of our amazing Australian animals. From Insects to Reptiles, Birds to Mammals there is an incredible array of growth stages amongst living things.
- Tuesday 12 August 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
- Tuesday 19 August 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
Where I Belong (Animal Homes)
Through stories, sensory play, and creative activities, Mini Museum Explorers will learn what home looks like for different types of Australian animals. Do you know what a spider’s home looks like? What about a wombat’s home? Does a magpie’s home look the same as a cockatoo’s home?
- Tuesday 26 August 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
- Tuesday 2 September 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
More Information
- Program content is designed for ages 3 to 5 years.
- Sessions are free.
- Participants and carers require a ticket. Babies in arms do not require a ticket.
- All children must be actively supervised by their carer at all times.
- On arrival, check the signage in the Queensland Museum Kurilpa Level 2 foyer for the session location.
Accessibility
This event features:
Usually noisy
Seating available
Interactive and touch objects
All Mini Museum Explorers session venues are accessible via lift and stairs. For further accessibility information please visit our accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.
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Accessibility
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