School Holiday Activities
Join the fun at the Museum these October school holidays!
Head to the Museum these school holidays for hands-on workshops, programs, and family friendly fun.
Calling all future photographers! Ready to level up your photo game?
Join us at the South Australian Museum for an awesome school holiday workshop just for ages 6 to 15! To celebrate the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition, we’re teaming up with Atkins Lab to bring you a super cool 1-hour session on making the most out of your smartphone camera.
You'll be shown all the tricks of the trade, from finding the best lighting to framing your shots like a pro. Then, you’ll get to try out these tips yourself while snapping pics inside our Discovery Centre. And here’s the best part: you can even have your favourite photo printed by the experts at Atkins Lab! Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your photography skills and have a blast while you’re at it!
Parents and kids, come and join the University of Adelaide’s School of Psychology for our exciting drop-in sessions where learning meets fun! Just swing by whenever you can!
🌟 Emotion detectives: Drop in to explore how to recognise and understand each other’s emotions through engaging activities!
🧩 Logic explorers: Join us for spontaneous logic games and puzzles that make thinking and problem-solving a blast!
🧠 Memory masters: Pop in for quick and fun memory games that measure recall and retention skills.
👀 Attention adventurers: Visit our sessions to tackle captivating visual challenges that test out your attention and focus.
A quiet, sensory friendly evening for visitors of all ages, their families, friends, and support workers.
Visitors with sensory and/or accessibility needs can enjoy a quieter, less crowded visit to the Museum out of hours. This is a chance to see all the permanent galleries, the latest exhibitions, and maybe discover something you’ve never noticed before.
While everyone is always welcome at the Museum, sometimes the crowds and noise make visits harder for our neurodivergent visitors and those living with a disability. Some of the screens, lights and sounds around the Museum will be altered for the evening to make it a more sensory friendly experience.
Attendees can enjoy the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions and sensory backpacks will be available to borrow free of charge.
This is a ticketed event for people with sensory and/or accessibility needs and their accompanying family, friends, and support workers. Please purchase a ticket for all attendees when you book, as numbers are limited to ensure a quiet environment.
Stop by the South Australian Museum foyer and create your own 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year chatterbox! This interactive activity lets you explore stunning photos from the exhibition and learn interesting facts about the animals and landscapes featured.
Plus, you’ll find plenty of ways to continue your exploration throughout our galleries. There’s a lot to discover and learn, so be sure to check it all out!