School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
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Explore Museums of History NSW sites these Spring school holidays with zine-making, shadow puppet and flatbread-making workshops. Spooky Zines with Lucie Stevens Make your own haunted house mini-zine with acclaimed author and MHNSW residency artist Lucie Stevens, known for her award-winning Nanny Tobin book series. Ages 5+. Where: Vaucluse House, Wentworth Road, Vaucluse | When: Wednesday 30 September | 10.30am–11.30am | Cost: General $25, Member $20 | Book now Shadow Play Workshop with Jumaadi Step into the world of shadow play with acclaimed international Indonesian artist Jumaadi in this hands-on workshop. Craft your own shadow figures and scenes bringing together creativity, imagination and storytelling. Ages 5+. Where: Rouse Hill Estate, 356 Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill | When: Friday 9 October | 10.30am–12pm | Cost: General $25, Member $20 | Book now Family Kitchen: Saaj Flatbread–Making Workshop Join Dayaa School & Kitchen these school holidays for a hands-on saaj flatbread–making workshop rooted in reviving ancestral recipes. Inspired by what is believed to be Sydney’s oldest olive tree, learn the ancient art of making saaj flatbread– kneading, shaping and baking flatbread the traditional way. All materials and equipment provided. Ages 7+. Where: Elizabeth Farm, 70 Alice Street, Rosehill | When: Thursday 8 October | 11am–1pm | Cost: General $25, Member $20 | Book now Hyde Park Barracks Family Fun Day Make a day of it these school holidays, as the Hyde Park Barracks, NSW Parliament House and the State Library of NSW open their doors for a packed program of free family fun, hands-on activities, performances and discovery. Where: Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney | When: Friday 9 October | 10am–3pm | Cost: Free event, Register now Register now Enjoy FREE drop-in activities across our museums: Hyde Park Barracks Open daily 10am–6pm (last entry 4.30pm) Start your adventure with our engaging kids trail and immersive audio tour that bring the stories of the Hyde Park Barracks to life. Then dive into hands-on activities that make history tangible and exciting! Plan your visit Museum of Sydney Open daily 10am–5pm Explore the hidden tales beneath your feet with an engaging kids trail related to our new exhibition Unearthed. Become a history detective as you search for objects and discover the stories they hold. Plan your visit Justice & Police Museum Open daily, 10am–5pm during NSW school holidays ( Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October) Pick up a kids trail and explore our captivating displays, and discover the stories of Sydney’s original Water Police Station and courts. Earn your own police badge, dress up in costume and perform a mock trial with your family. Unlock secrets and solve mysteries as you move through the museum. Plan your visit Vaucluse House Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm Plan your visit Elizabeth Farm Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–4pm during NSW school holidays (Saturday 26 September – Saturday 10 October) Plan your visit Plus, enjoy free entry across Museums of History NSW sites. Plan your visit
