Autumn Holidays bursting with COLOUR, CREATIVITY AND CULTURE
Museum of Brisbane's autumn school holiday program (4-19 April) features hands-on making, weaving workshops with Artist in Residence Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, behind-the-scenes tours, and free activities—all celebrating Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition and the new Warrajamba immersive experience exploring mermaid ancestral stories.
MoB Kids: Playful Paper Pals 4-19 April, 10:30am-1:30pm | $5 | All ages Transform paper plates into bold, colourful animal friends (whale, echidna, koala, crab) inspired by Magpie Goose exhibition. Drop in.
MoB Kids: Weave & Wonder 4-19 April, 10am-1pm | Free | All ages Explore simple weaving with raffia, learn about Talwalpin cultural significance, decorate paper quampie shell keepsake. Inspired by Artist in Residence Delvene Cockatoo-Collins. Drop in.
Magpie Goose Young Explorers Tour Tuesdays & Thursdays (7, 9, 14, 16 April), 9:15am-10:15am | $15 + booking fee | Ages 6-12 Before-hours tour discovering bold colours and patterns in Magpie Goose exhibition. Create simple print to take home. Free for accompanying adults/carers. Bookings required.
MoB Teens: Woven Stories Wed 8 & 15 April, 2pm-4:30pm | $25 + booking fee | Ages 10-15 Dive deeper into weaving with artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins. Learn traditional techniques, hear First Peoples' stories, create unique woven keepsake. Includes guided Warrajamba tour. Ages 10-12 require supervising adult. Bookings required.
Warrajamba 28 March - 15 November, 10am-5pm daily | Free | All ages Join Artist in Residence Delvene Cockatoo-Collins on quest to find Warrajamba, the mermaid from ancestral story. Free making activities: craft mermaid or dugong dolly peg dolls using stamps designed by Delvene.
Clock Tower Tours Daily | Free (booking required) | All ages Ride heritage lift to City Hall's Clock Tower for sweeping city views.
🎨 Free and low-cost activities—check MoB website for bookings
With something for every age and interest, Museum of Brisbane promises a spring holiday full of colour, creativity, and fun.
