School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
Every day, 10am to 5pm Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July
Explore Museums of History NSW sites these Winter school holidays and celebrate NAIDOC Week with illustration, ceramics and weaving workshops.
Jade Goodwin Illustration Workshop
First Nations artist Jade Goodwin has created colourful illustrations for more than 20 different children’s books. Join Jade this NAIDOC Week for a special illustration workshop for kids and families.
Sessions: Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney I Thursday 9 July, 11am–12pm; Friday 10 July, 11am–12pm | Tickets: General $20, member $16, mob tix $15 | Book now
Weaving on Country with Malima
Join Malima, a family business from the La Perouse Aboriginal Community, and learn Aboriginal weaving techniques. In this immersive workshop, learn about cultural knowledge and practices that connect weaving to Country.
Sessions: Vaucluse House, Wentworth Road, Vaucluse | Thursday 16 July, 11am–12.30pm | Tickets: General $25, member $20, mob tix $15 | Book now
Ceramics Workshop with Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh
Join Wayilwan artist Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh for a hands-on ceramics workshop exploring the cultural significance of scar trees. Create your own piece while learning about the trees’ living legacy and connection to Country.
Sessions: Western Sydney Records Centre, 161 O'Connell Street, Kingswood | Wednesday 8 July, 1pm–2.30pm | Tickets: General $40, member $32, mob tix $15 | Book now
Dharug Day Out
Join MHNSW and Muru Mittigar Cultural Centre for a day of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy, featuring live music, cultural performances and a range of food and artisan stalls. Celebrate First Nations cultures on Dharug Country at Rouse Hill Estate.
Address: Rouse Hill Estate, 356 Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill | Sunday 12 July, 11am–2pm | Free, registration recommended | 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!
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.
Justice & Police Museum
Open daily, 10am–5pm during NSW school holidays (Saturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July 2026)
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.
Vaucluse House
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm
Plus, enjoy free entry across Museums of History NSW sites. Plan your visit
Images: 1. © Travis De Vries 2. Courtesy Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh 3. Photo © Joshua Morris for MHNSW 4, Courtesy Malima