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WEEK 1
Date: Monday September 23rd
Activity: Recipes to Remember - Kids Cooking Class
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Discover the joy of olden days cooking and recipes your grandparents would have loved. Get messy and have fun cooking with Marion from Modern Pantry, tour our LITT Gallery and take a sample of your delicious treats home to share.
Run by: Modern Pantry and Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 / $16 for CHS members – includes free entry to Museum for an adult
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Tuesday September 24th
Activity: My Dream Bedroom
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Target Age: 9-12yrs
Description: Make your own miniature bedroom diorama. Inspired by ‘Small World: Les Paul’s Miniature Furniture’ exhibition
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Wednesday September 25th
Activity: Guided Kids Tours
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am,11:30am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Target Age: 5-12yrs (must be at school)
Description: An interactive, informative & FUN way to explore the museum
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Thursday September 26th
Activity: Code Breakers
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Target Age: 7-12 yrs
Description: Learn the art of Morse Code and use your skills to make and break secret codes
Drop in any time between 10:30 and 1:30 pm
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No - Click here to reserve your spot
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Date: Saturday September 28th
Activity: MINJIL CULTURAL WORKSHOP
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Target Age: 4yrs + (recommended that younger children are accompanied by adult)
Description: Learn about local Indigenous culture through storytelling and crafting of traditional belts and necklaces
Run by: MINJIL
Drop in any time between 10:30 and Midday
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
WEEK 2
Date: Tuesday October 1st
Activity: My Dream Bedroom
Time: 10am-11:30am
Target Age: 9-12yrs
Description: Make your own miniature bedroom diorama. Inspired by ‘Small World: Les Paul’s Miniature Furniture’ exhibition
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Wednesday October 2nd
Activity: Guided Kids Tours
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am,11:30am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Target Age: 5-12yrs (must be at school)
Description: An interactive, informative & FUN way to explore the museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Thursday October 3rd
Activity: Code Breakers
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Target Age: 7-12 yrs
Description: Learn the art of Morse Code and use your skills to make and break secret codes
Drop in any time between 10:30 and 1:30
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No - Click here to reserve your spot
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Museum Admission Times:
Monday to Saturday 10-4pm
Admission Prices:
Adult: $15
Child (under 14): $6
Family (2 parents or grandparents + 2 kids): $30
Concession: $12
Members: FREE
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