Children & Family
These school holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun events, interactive exhibitions and unique museum experiences.
Plus, enjoy free weekend entry to the Hyde Park Barracks, Justice & Police Museum and Museum of Sydney until 30 June 2022.
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Events
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Egg-cellent Easter Trails
Hop into Easter at our popular Egg-cellent Easter Trails. Enjoy fun activities inspired by traditional Easter games, explore the gardens and venture through the historic house.
Elizabeth Farm, Saturday 16 April
Vaucluse House, Sunday 17 April -
Zoo on the Move
Spot the playful animal illustrations and get creative in our activity hub. Plus, enjoy stories and songs about the Dreamtime, and meet native animals with the Taronga Zoomobile.
Elizabeth Farm, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 April
Exhibition
How to Move a Zoo
Join the parade of animals in a new interactive family exhibition at the Museum of Sydney.
Museum of Sydney
Open Thursday to Sunday until 24 April, 10am-5pm
Free entry on weekends
Kids’ trails
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Hyde Park Barracks Kids’ Trail
Hear the fascinating story of the Barracks as told by some of the convicts and immigrants who lived there. Listen for clues and complete fun activities – spot the rats, draw your own convict tattoo and more!
Hyde Park Barracks
Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-5pm
Free entry on weekends until 30 June 2022 -
Justice & Police Museum Kids’ Trail
Follow the trail and explore the museum to uncover stories of Sydney’s original Water Police station and courts, located at Circular Quay. Complete fun activities to earn your police badge!
Justice & Police Museum
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm
Free entry on weekends until 30 June 2022
Win & save
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Win a kids’ prize pack
Enter now for the chance to win a kids’ prize pack valued over $400! Including a kilogram of Lindt Easter chocolate, Member + One membership and children’s gift pack.
Entries close 10am, 26 April 2022.
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Save on membership with your vouchers
Redeem your $25 Discover NSW or $50 Parents NSW voucher when you purchase a membership in person at any of our museums. Enjoy free museum entry for you and up to four children, plus great discounts.
Fun at home
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Craft & activities
Make your own magic lantern, launch a paper plane, and print-out activities.
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Kids in the kitchen
Foraged from the history books of our houses these recipes are sure to delight the young mind.
Videos for kids
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Baked Apples
Duration: 5:13
Duration: 5:13
Online shop
News
Children & Family
Celebrate Easter with usTuesday 1 March 2022
School holidays
Summer 2022 opening hoursMonday 6 December 2021
Hyde Park Barracks
Kids’ activity trails now availableThursday 3 June 2021
News
Sydney Living Museums to reopen from 1 JuneThursday 21 May 2020
