Summer School Holiday Program 2024
Step into the festive spirit at Cairns Museum, where Christmas magic and creativity collide! Craft your own glowing snowman or decorate a Christmas tree to dazzle the family dinner table. Beat the heat with hands-on activities like crocheting friendship bracelets to share with mates or weaving colourful tsikuri crafts to brighten up your space. Ready for some friendly competition? Complete the Cairns Museum Bingo Card to earn a special Christmas sticker, or showcase your artistic flair in our Colouring Competition for a chance to win a Museum Prize Pack!
Don’t forget to grab a family-friendly activity trail or embark on an adventure with Pip, Caden, and Jules in the kids’ self-guided audio tour. Celebrate the season with creativity, discovery, and fun at Cairns Museum! Book early for our workshops or drop in for awesome self-guided activities, trails, and so much more, all in air-conditioned comfort.
If you want to make the most of our events, activities and resources, become a member and reap the rewards!
Christmas Cuties
Tue 17 - Thu 19 December
10.00-11.30am | Ages 6–12 years
Christmas never looked so bright at the Cairns Museum! Make a Snowman and make his nose glow or paint and decorate your own Christmas tree for the family Christmas table.
FREE for members | $7 non-members
Booking essential – book Christmas Cuties
Crochet Friendship Bracelet
Tue 7 & Thu 9 January
10.00-11.30am | Ages 6–12 years
Bring a friend along and learn the basics of Crochet as you make your own Friendship Bracelets to keep, swap or gift to someone you admire! Keep it simple or decorate with beads you will be “hooked” with this craft.
FREE for members | $7 non-members
Booking essential – book Crochet Friendship Bracelet
Tsikuri Craft
Tue 14 & Thu 16 January
10.00-11.30am | Ages 6–12 years
Try your hand at the ancient folk art of Tsikuri. Learn to weave and make a colourful hanging object out of everyday threads using two wooden sticks. Take it home to brighten up your bedroom, make a few to hang together on your door or attach it to your back pack. Lots of fun at the Cairns Museum!
FREE for members | $7 non-members
Booking essential – book Tsikuri Craft
Daily
Museum Activity Trails
10.00am-4:00pm | All ages
Ask Reception about our selection of family friendly activity trails. Choose your adventure and get exploring!
Free with entry
No bookings required
Daily
Bingo Cards
10.00am-4:00pm | All ages
Receive a SUPER special Christmas sticker for completing the Cairns Museum Bingo Card! Race against other family members to find objects around the Museum – checking off your Bingo Card until you’ve got 4 in a row!
Free with entry
No bookings required
Daily
Kids Audio Tour
10.00am-4:00pm | Ages 9+
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
Daily
Colouring in Competition
10.00am-4:00pm | All ages
Lucky winners will win a Cairns Museum Prize Pack! Collect your sheet from Museum Reception and head to the Verandah to do your best work. You can find the entry box at reception, and winners will be drawn Friday 17th of January.
Free with entry
No bookings required
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday
10am-4pm
Admission prices
Adult: $15
Child (under 14): $6
Family (2 adults + 2 kids): $30
Concession: $12
Members: FREE
