School holidays

28 Dec

Pro Kabaddi League Melbourne Raid

India's most explosive sport is arriving in Melbourne.

Until 24 Dec

Christmas at the Crocoseum

A fun, high-energy and educational performance inspired by the Australia Zoo crocodile show.

3 Jan – 8 Feb

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.

Until 1 Apr

Rain

An intimate and interactive installation for you to experience together with your family.

3 – 31 Jan

Buzz about Bees: Cottage Quest

This summer, send your little explorers on an exciting, bee-themed scavenger hunt like no other.

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

23 Dec

Komaneko: The Curious Cat

Celebrate the holidays with one of the cutest cats to grace the silver screen.

2 – 27 Jan

Summer School Holidays at Melbourne Museum

Heat up your summer fun with performances, hands-on experiences, and workshops.

Until 22 Dec

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell

An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

16 – 25 Jan

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return this January.

15 – 17 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic is returning to Melbourne for a limited season at the Athenaeum.

Until 25 Jan

The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life.

23 Jan

Zindzi & The Zillionaires

Step into the world of the Zillionaires with this performance overflowing with joy, and kindness.

Until 19 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.

Until 10 Mar

Antopia

Shrink down to enter the fascinating world of ants in a new interactive digital exhibition.

18 – 19 Jan

Brickvention

See displays of LEGO builds in all sorts of themes and genres.

23 Dec

Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers: Open Air Game

Melbourne United and the Tasmania JackJumpers hit the basketball court under the night sky.

9 – 12 Jan

The Australian Ballet: Storytime Ballet

Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, a Storytime Ballet for kids aged three years and up.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 27 Jan

Summer School Holidays Colouring Activity

A free take-home colouring activity to keep the kids entertained during the summer school holidays.

8 – 9 Jan

Nature Play Melbourne

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences.

Until Dec 2025

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 31 Dec

Last Post Service

Every Sunday, pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed.

Until 14 Sep

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.