CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2023
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Cairns Museum’s upcoming school holiday program. Create your own diorama of a Christmas scene, or compete with others in Museum Bingo, and salvage party materials to a popper to bring in the new year. Embark on our family-friendly Activity Trails and much more!
Book early for our workshops or drop in for awesome self-guided activities, all in air-conditioned comfort.
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Week one & two
12-14 & 19-21 December
A Very Vintage Christmas
10:30–11:30 am & 2:30–3:30 pm (Tue, Wed, Thurs)
4-12 years
Create your own diorama of a Christmas scene in 1950 – complete with your own Santa Claus and Mrs Claus paper dolls – mix and match their wardrobe and make a special STEM paper sphere Christmas bauble too!
$10 members | $15 non-members
Booking essential – book here
Week three
27-29 December
Happy Sustainable New Year!
10:30–11:30 am (Wed, Thur, Fri)
4-12 years
Use recycled and salvaged materials from parties and events of the year just gone (including our 65th Cairns Historical Society anniversary!) to create a special NYE countdown and ‘fireworks’ popper. Happy New Year!
$10 members | $15 non-members
Booking essential – book her
Daily
Cairns Museum Bingo Cards
10am–4pm
Suitable for all ages!
Race against other family members to find objects around the Museum – checking off your Bingo Card until you’ve got 5 in a row!
Free with entry
No bookings required
Museum Activity Trails
10am–4pm
Suitable for all ages!
Ask Reception about our selection of family friendly activity trails. Choose your adventure and get exploring!
Free with entry
No bookings required
Kids Audio Tour
10am–4pm
9+ years
Who’s up for an adventure? Join Pip, Caden and Jules as they bring the Museum to life! BYO device and earphones and get ready for lots of fun and laughs along the way.
Free with entry
No bookings required
BYO headphones & device for download
Colouring-In Competition
10am–4pm
Suitable for all ages!
Could your artwork be the one displayed in the pride of place? Lucky winners will have their colouring in sheets framed and hung in the Kids Workshop Space for 2024 as well as a Cairns Museum Prize Pack! Collect your sheet from Museum Reception and head to the Verandah to do your best work.
(Entry box at Reception, Drawn 10th January)
Free with entry
No bookings required
Adult assistance is recommended in workshops for children under 7 years.
We thank you for your understanding of our efforts to curate a dynamic, engaging and educational school holiday program.
Museum admission times
Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm
General Museum admission prices
Adult: $15
Child (under 14): $6
Family (2 adults + 2 kids): $30
Concession: $12
Members: FREE
