Whatโs the Treehouse Retreat?
You’re invited to the Tot Hot or Not Treehouse Retreat, part of Melbourne Museum’s Romp & Stomp event for Children’s Week on Saturday 25 October!
In collaboration with Museums Victoria and our partners, we’re creating a special chill-out retreat upstairs in the Level 1 Galleria, overlooking the treetops of the Forest Gallery.

What you can expect
๐ฟ Rest your feet and relax in our comfy lounge
โ๏ธ Enjoy fresh fruit and tasty snacks
๐ Read a book in our Chill-out Nook amongst the treetops
๐จ Complete forest-themed craft activities with Squiggle Kids
๐ Win amazing prizes from Museums Victoria, My Creative Box, Tonies, Little Brian + Emma Memma!
Why Pre-Register?
โ Secure your spot. There is limited capacity, and it will speed up your entry on the day.
โ Receive event reminders and early access info.
Details
๐ Saturday 25 October 10amโ2pm
๐ Melbourne Museum, Nicholson St, Melbourne (check address)
๐ FREE with Museum entry
Meet Our Giveaway Partners
Spin the wheel at the Treehouse Retreat and you could win:
- Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum tickets
- Museums Victoria Gift Shop items
- IMAX Melbourne Documentary tickets
- Emma Memma merchandise
- My Creative Box craft packs, valued at $100 each
- Tonies Toniebox 2 Creative Starter Set with Creative Tonie, valued at $209.95 each
- Little Brian 6-packs of Paint Sticks – the creative tools you’ll be using to make your artworks with Squiggle Kids!

Treehouse Retreat FAQs
No, it is free with Melbourne Museum entry. Museum entry fees are $18 for adults, kids under 16 years are free.
All activities within Romp and Stomp are free except if otherwise stated.
Yes, in order to manage capacity, every person needs to register for a free ticket to enter the Treehouse Retreat. Note, as part of the entry requirements, the person organising the registration for the group will also be signed up to receive Tot Hot or Not’s super valuable weekly What’s On email, with ideas and inspiration for the best things to do in Melbourne and Victoria with kids (unsubscribe anytime).
Yes, although you will need to register for a ticket.
Yes, you can scan the QR code to enter the Treehouse Retreat on the day. But it will save you time if you pre-register!
Yes, you’ll receive email reminders about the Treehouse Retreat in the week leading up to Romp and Stomp.
You can visit the Treehouse Retreat anytime between 10am-2pm, but it has limited capacity at any one time for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment.
Note that the Spin the Wheel prizes and the snacks may not be available for the whole period and may run out over the course of the day. So we recommend turning up early to avoid disappointment!
The Treehouse Retreat is open 10am-2pm but has limited capacity at any one time, for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment. If we are full, we suggest you come back later, or you can take home the eco-themed craft activities by Squiggle Kids to do at home!
On the Day Access Info
- Show Humanitix ticket
- If you haven’t pre-registered, you can still sign in via QR code at Treehouse Retreat entry
- Entry is subject to capacity at any given time