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  • Two children bending over with their mouths open, in front of a red wall with coloured cloths flying around behind them.
  • Three children, looking around in awe, in front of a red wall.
  • Three children, two with goggles on, looking at bubbles in awe, in front of a red wall.
18 – 19 Oct

Whirlwind

  • Family and kids
  • Art

Filled with an array of recycled and discarded paper and fabric, the space is animated by many fans and many hands. Detritus reimagined. The air sweeps and swirls, children dance and ideas whirl.

Take a moment to sing with abandon into a fan or lie down to see the gentle arc of a bubble. Join Polyglot performers in hilarious and moving creative play, powered by you.

Please note: Whirlwind entry is included with the Immigration Museum entry fee. Only full-price paying adults will have to pay entry to the Museum. Children and concession cardholders are free.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 18 Oct
  • 10am - 11am 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 11.30am - 12.30pm 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 3.30pm - 4.30pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sun 19 Oct
  • 10am - 11am 10:00am - 11:00am
  • 11.30am - 12.30pm 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • 2pm - 3pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Location

The Long Room
Immigration Museum
400 Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Immigration Museum

Price and bookings

Adult / general $15
Children free

Free for children under 2

Book online for Whirlwind

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9660 9600
  • email address: boxoffice@melbournefringe.com.au
  • Visit website for Whirlwind
Facebook page for Whirlwind Instagram page for Whirlwind

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Relaxed/low sensory
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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