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There’s nothing quite like Storytime! Snuggle up with your favourite small person and join us for a live-streamed reading of Shaun Tan’s ‘The Lost Thing.’
Free. Bookings requiredPack your snacks and get prepped for a highlights tour as we explore the idea of adventure! Along the way we’ll meet some amazing faces and journey to different times and places.
Free. Bookings requiredThere’s nothing quite like Storytime! Snuggle up with your favourite small person and join us for a live-streamed reading of Shaun Tan’s ‘The Lost Thing.’
Free. Bookings requiredJoin us online for a bilingual reading of My Story, Ngaginybe Jarragbe by Shirley Purdie.
Free. Bookings requiredWe will explore faces inspired by portraits from the collection using movement and music.
Free. Bookings requiredWe will explore faces inspired by portraits from the collection using movement and music.
Free. Bookings requiredWe will explore faces inspired by portraits from the collection using movement and music.
Free. Bookings requiredA space for families to mimic, reflect and explore. For all ages and abilities.
Free.Listen to the story Magic Beach by Alison Lester and create your own visual response.
Bookings requiredJoin us on online for a reading of Alison Lester’s Magic Beach followed by a chance to create your own visual response with items at home.
Free. Bookings requiredExplore portraiture and come face to face with Australian identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity.
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The café is open 9:00am-3:30pm every day. The shop is open 10:00am to 5:00pm every day.