WinterSUN School Holiday Program

Daily from 9:30am
Free with Museum entry

A field of solar-powered robotic instruments are creating a free wielding tinkering of improvised sounds at QMRW this winter. Made with recycled materials and repurposed junk, this incredible sustainable installation will help you see sunlight-powered sound in action! Join us on the first weekend when you can see the installation being built. There are even opportunities help create one of the 100 instruments in the installation.

Daily from 10am - 2pm
$5 per person

Discover the art of capturing sunlight! In this hands-on activity, you’ll create your own cyanotype, a striking blue-and-white artwork made using photo-reactive paper and the power of the winter sun. No prior experience needed, just your curiosity and imagination. On cloudy days, a light-friendly alternative will keep creativity shining.

Wednesdays and Thursdays during school holidays
11am - 1pm 
For ages 8 years+

Drop in and discover how sunlight can power movement and sound! In this hands-on tinker session, our team will guide you through quick, creative builds using solar panels, motors and recycled materials. These short, facilitated sessions are all about experimentation and play. While you won't be taking your creation home, you'll leave with plenty of ideas to keep tinkering.

Bookings not required. This is a drop-in session with limited capacity.

Daily from 10am - 2pm
Free with Museum entry

Under the soft glow of the winter sun, explore the magic of light and shadow at our daily Shadow Drawing activity. Set in Railway Park, children and families can arrange natural objects, capture the intricate outlines they layer and trace ephemeral moments of sunlight onto paper. Watch how winter light transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary. You can also get creative by drawing directly onto the concrete in our designated chalk zones, trace your own shadow or team up with a friend to capture each other's outlines! Clipboards and drawing materials will be available for those who'd like to explore and sketch shadows around the site at their own pace.

Daily from 9:30am - 4pm
Free with Museum entry

Our Maker Space is experiencing a blue collage take over! You can sample and snip blue prints and heritage images - all inspired by the site, to create a stunning collage. This is a great way to make a cyanotype composition. The best bit - no prior skills are required. 

Daily at 10.30am
Free with Museum entry

When it’s time to slow down, relax in our Studio Space. Enjoy a gentle sun-themed Storytime daily, unwind with calming videos and lo-fi music either side of the program throughout the day. While ideal for our youngest visitors, everyone is welcome.