Discover, connect and have fun with workshops, exhibitions and activities this spring.
From 20 September to 5 October 2025, the spring school holidays are bursting with possibilities at Melbourne Museum. Kids can fold paper creatures in the magical Folded Forest, build a LEGO® Star Wars lightsaber, or even sleep beneath the towering dinosaurs. Families can step inside breathtaking 3D worlds at IMAX, join creative workshops, or get hands-on with nature and science. With so many boredom-busting experiences across Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and IMAX, it’s the perfect time for curious young explorers to learn, play and create.
Melbourne Museum SPRING School Holiday Program
1. LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition
Daily | 9:00am–5:00pm | Child $24 / Member Child $19 / Adult $38 / Member Adult $33 / Flexible Entry $44
LEGO® and Star Wars fans, this one’s for you. See epic battles, legendary ships and beloved characters built from more than 8 million bricks. Created right here in Melbourne, this jaw-dropping exhibition is a must-see for families.
Related post: Hands-On Fun: Spring School Holidays At Scienceworks 2025
2. Star Wars™ Galactic Café
Daily | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm | Location: Lower Level, Melbourne Museum (outside the LEGO® Star Wars exhibition)
Step into Australia’s first Star Wars™ Galactic Café. This limited-time pop-up immerses fans of all ages in a galaxy-inspired menu, with dishes themed around iconic moments from the saga. Bookings are recommended as seating is limited, with only a small number of walk-ins available each day.
3. Family Sleepovers
23 & 24 September | Child $245 / Member Child $225 / Adult $265 / Member Adult $245
Ever wanted to sleep among dinosaurs? This overnight adventure is packed with excitement: torchlight tours, campfire stories, IMAX screenings, exclusive LEGO® Star Wars access and breakfast with a baby Triceratops. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for families.
4. Folded Forest
20 September – 5 October | Daily | 11:00am–3:00pm | Included with museum entry
Step into a growing paper forest and learn the art of origami. Create your own animal and add it to the towering trees that symbolise biodiversity and connection. A beautiful, hands-on activity for all ages.
5. Seed Stories
20 September – 5 October | Daily | 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:00pm | Child $20 / Concession Child $18 / Member Child $16
Explore the magic of seeds in this family workshop for ages 5+. Start with a guided walk through the Forest Gallery, then plant native seeds to take home. A fun and meaningful way to connect with nature.
6. IMAX Melbourne
AUSTRALIA 3D
Opening 12 September | Daily | $14–$28.50 (includes museum entry)
Journey across Australia in breathtaking 3D. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith, this stunning documentary reveals the ancient landscapes and hidden stories of our continent – from the Nullarbor to the Northern Territory and beyond.
7. Dino Days
Every Wednesday | 10am–2pm | Included with museum entry
Dino Days invites our youngest dinosaur enthusiasts to explore all things dinosaur. From dino discos and dress-ups to story times and sensory soft play, it’s a dinosaur day out at Melbourne
Museum.
8. Tiny Tours – Big Adventures for Little Explorers
Every Monday, Wednesday and various dates | 10am–2pm | $18-$22 per child
Designed especially for young children and their adults, Tiny Tours light the spark of curiosity with fun, interactive adventures through the museum. Families will uncover fascinating stories from nature in a hands-on way, inspiring little explorers to see the world with wonder.
Read our Tiny Tours review.
Tickets: Adult: $15 / Member child: $18 / Children: $22 / Concession: Free. Tickets include general museum entry. Book Tiny Tours here.
9. Stop, Look, Listen, Think & Stick: Your Path to Safety
Monday 22 September – Saturday 4 October (excluding Sundays) | 10am–3pm | Included in museum entry
Families can use stickers to map out a safe journey through a maze of streets, bike paths and roads. Along the way, kids learn about making safe pedestrian choices in everyday life. Perfect for children aged 3–10, this activity is fun, interactive and helps build important safety awareness.
Location: Road to Zero, Lower Ground Floor, Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum Permanent Exhibits
While you visit during the school holidays, make sure you stop by these awesome exhibits at Melbourne Museum.
- Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery (Daily Exhibition) – a wondrous place for babies to five-year-olds to explore, play and learn.
- Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs (Daily Exhibition) – Don’t miss the a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see one of the world’s most complete Triceratops fossils too, all under one roof!
- Gondwana Garden (Daily Exhibition) – Wander through Gondwana Garden and step into ecosystems of the past.
- Dinosaur Walk (Daily Exhibition) – Walk among skeletons of prehistoric animals.
- 600 Million Years (Daily Exhibition) – The origin and evolution of life in Victoria.
- Dynamic Earth (Daily Exhibition) – A brilliant, immersive exhibition about our ever-changing Earth.
- Mini Mega Model Museum (Daily Exhibition) – Welcome to the Mini Mega Model Museum, where the apples are wax and the Colosseum is small!
