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WEEK 1
Date: Monday December 16th
Christmas at the Museum - Family Craft Session
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: Celebrate Christmas at the Museum with a fun range of craft activities for the whole family to enjoy in AC comfort!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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Date: Tuesday December 17th
Christmas at the Museum - Family Craft Session
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: Celebrate Christmas at the Museum with a fun range of craft activities for the whole family to enjoy in AC comfort!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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Date: Wednesday December 18th
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: Wednesday December 18th
Drawing & Painting Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Target Age: 6-9 yrs
Description: Bring a slice of the Museum to life through a drawing and painting workshop led by local artist Sonia La Spina. Learn skills such as sketching, colour mixing, brush techniques, shading and toning. Take your masterpiece home to proudly display
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Thursday December 19th
Drawing & Painting Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Target Age: 6-9 yrs
Description: Bring a slice of the Museum to life through a drawing and painting workshop led by local artist Sonia La Spina. Learn skills such as sketching, colour mixing, brush techniques, shading and toning. Take your masterpiece home to proudly display
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Friday December 20th
Big Kids Drawing & Painting Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Target Age: 9-14 yrs
Description: Bring a slice of the Museum to life through a drawing and painting workshop led by local artist Sonia La Spina. Learn skills such as sketching, colour mixing, brush techniques, shading and toning. Take your masterpiece home to proudly display
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Saturday December 21st
Craft Corner - Christmas Theme
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: Relax on the famous School of Arts verandah while the kids enjoy some Christmas themed crafts. Our team's on hand to help create Christmas dolly pegs, beastie bangles and paper decorations.
Drop in from 10am
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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WEEK 2
Date: Monday December 23rd
Christmas at the Museum - Family Craft Session
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: Take some time out from the madness of Christmas at the Museum. A fun range of craft activities for the whole family to enjoy in AC comfort.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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Date: Friday December 27th
My Dream Bedroom
Booked out - places available Mon 30th and Tues 31st
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12 yrs
Description: Make your own miniature bedroom diorama. Inspired by ‘Small World’: Les Paul’s Miniature Furniture Exhibition
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: This special kids workshop is free with Museum entry ($6 kids + $15/$12 adults). Places are limited so booking is essential.
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Saturday December 28th
Craft Corner
Time: 10:00am – 1pm
Target Age: 5-12yrs (must be at school)
Description: Relax on the famous School of Arts verandah while the kids get crafty.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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WEEK 3
Date: Monday December 30th
My Dream Bedroom
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12 yrs
Description: Make your own miniature bedroom diorama. Inspired by ‘Small World’: Les Paul’s Miniature Furniture Exhibition
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: This special kids workshop is free with Museum entry ($6 kids + $15/$12 adults). Places are limited so booking is essential.
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Tuesday December 31st
My Dream Bedroom
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12 yrs
Description: Make your own miniature bedroom diorama. Inspired by ‘Small World’: Les Paul’s Miniature Furniture Exhibition
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: This special kids workshop is free with Museum entry ($6 kids + $15/$12 adults). Places are limited so booking is essential.
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Thursday January 2nd
Puppet Making Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Explore our cane cutters hut and bring your own character to life by constructing your own puppet. All materials supplied and your child will take home their cane cutter puppet.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Saturday January 4th
Craft Corner
Time: 10:00am – 1 pm
Target Age: 5-12yrs (must be at school)
Description: Relax on the famous School of Arts verandah while the kids get crafty.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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WEEK 4
Date: Monday January 6th
Photographic Collage Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-16yrs
Description: Use photos from the Museum image collection to make your own ‘summer in the tropics’ masterpiece to take home. All materials supplied.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Tuesday January 7th
Kids Cooking Class - Recipes to Remember (Summer in the Tropics Theme)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Discover the joy of cooking olden day recipes, tour our Living in the Tropics Gallery & enjoy eating your delicious creation on our amazing verandah. Run in partnership with Modern Pantry.
Run by: Cairns Museum with Modern Pantry
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $15 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Wednesday January 8th
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 January 9th
Puppet Making Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Explore our cane cutters hut and bring your own character to life by constructing your own ragdoll knot puppet.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Saturday January 11th
Craft Corner
Time: 10:00am – 1pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: Relax on the famous School of Arts verandah while the kids get crafty.
Drop in from 10am
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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WEEK 5
Date: Monday January 13th
Photographic Collage Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-16yrs
Description: Use photos from the Museum image collection to make your own ‘summer in the tropics’ masterpiece to take home. All materials supplied.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for MembersBooking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Tuesday January 14th
Kids Cooking Class - Recipes to Remember (Summer in the Tropics Theme)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Discover the joy of cooking olden day recipes. Get messy and have fun cooking, then explore kitchens from the past in the Museum. Take your delicious creation home or enjoy eating it on our amazing verandah. Run in partnership with Modern Pantry.
Run by: Cairns Museum with Modern Pantry
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $15 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Wednesday January 15th
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 January 16th
Activity: Puppet Making Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Explore our cane cutters hut and bring your own character to life by constructing your own ragdoll knot puppet.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Saturday January 18th
Craft Corner
Time: 10:00am – 1pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: Relax on the famous School of Arts verandah while the kids get crafty.
Drop in from 10am
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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WEEK 6
Date: Monday January 20th
Photographic Collage Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-16yrs
Description: Use photos from the Museum image collection to make your own ‘summer in the tropics’ masterpiece to take home. All materials supplied.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Tuesday January 21st
Kids Cooking Class - Recipes to Remember (Summer in the Tropics Theme)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Discover the joy of cooking olden day recipes. Get messy and have fun cooking, then explore kitchens from the past in the Museum. Take your delicious creation home or enjoy eating it on our amazing verandah. Run in partnership with Modern Pantry.
Run by: Cairns Museum with Modern Pantry
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $15 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Wednesday January 22nd
Guided Kids Tour
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 January 23rd
Puppet Making Workshop
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 6-12yrs
Description: Explore our cane cutters hut and bring your own character to life by constructing your own ragdoll knot puppet.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: $20 per child and includes entry to the Museum for a parent or guardian, $12 for each additional child, $15 for Members
Booking required: YES - Click here to book
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Date: Saturday January 25th
Craft Corner
Time: 10:00am – 1pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: Relax on the famous School of Arts verandah while the kids get crafty.
Drop in from 10am
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
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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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