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Summer School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

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Enjoy non-stop fun these summer school holidays at Museum of Brisbane - the ultimate creative escape for families looking to spark imagination and make memories, from December 13 to January 26. 

With hands-on sessions, inspiring teen workshops, behind-the-scenes tours and free activities for all ages, MoB is once again a vibrant hub of colour, creativity and discovery!

Kids doing activities at MoB

Highlights include bright and bold tote bag decorating inspired by the Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition, sparkling Dazzle Discs in the Fairfax Gallery, a design-your-own badge studio, guided teen workshops in printmaking and stop-motion animation, and special before-hours Magpie Goose Young Explorers Tours. Families can also enjoy classic favourites, including Clock Tower Tours and creative play inside the Micro Museum.

Kids doing activities at MoB

MoB Kids: Tiny Totes  13 December – 4 January, 10:30am–1:30pm, Studio, $5, suitable for all ages

Kids can decorate their own colourful mini tote bag inspired by Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose. With stamping, printmaking and plenty of creativity, they’ll take home a one-of-a-kind summer accessory. Drop in and create.

Kids doing activities at MoB

.Cut + Collect Badge Studio 5-26 January 10:30am–1:30pm, Studio, $2 for one badge or $5 for three, suitable for all ages

Kids can design bright, bold badges inspired by the Precious exhibition, celebrating their favourite objects and memories. Drop in and get creative.

Teens doing activities at MoB

MoB Teens: Printed Stories 17 December & 7 January, 2:00pm -4:30pm, Studio, $25 + booking fee, ages 10-15yrs. Bookings essential.

Teens can design and print their own statement tote bag with inspiration from Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose. Includes an exhibition tour, guided workshop and a take-home tote. BOOK HERE

MoB Teens: Micro Motion Makers 14 & 21 January 2:00pm - 4:30pm, Studio, $25 + booking fee, ages 10–15yrs. Bookings essential.

A playful stop-motion animation workshop where teens explore Micro Museum, choose quirky objects and bring them to life on screen. Includes an exhibition tour, guided workshop and a copy of their animation. BOOK HERE

Kid looking at Magpie Goose exhibition at MoB

Magpie Goose Young Explorers Tour Every Tuesday and Thursday (excluding 22 Dec - 4 Jan) 9:15am–10:15am, Gallery,  $15 + booking fee, ages 6–12. Bookings essential.

A special before-hours tour where young explorers discover vibrant patterns and stories inside Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose, then create their own inspired artwork. BOOK HERE

MoB Kids: Dazzle Discs - 13 December - 26 January 10am-1pm, Fairfax Gallery, Free, suitable for all ages

Kids can make their own sparkling suncatcher using glittering materials inspired by the Shimmer exhibition. Drop in and dazzle.

Family at Clock Tower Tour MoB

Clock Tower Tours - Daily, Free with booking, all ages

A Brisbane classic. Ride the heritage lift to the top of the iconic City Hall Clock Tower and take in sweeping city views!

Museum of Brisbane is a one-stop shop for entertaining kids of all ages these school holidays. Head into Level 3 of Brisbane City Hall to MoB where you can set your creative talents free!

*Museum of Brisbane is closed on December 25 & 26 and January 1.

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Photography Joe Ruckli, Claudia Baxter and Red Handed Productions. 

Museum of Brisbane 

Level 3, City Hall

King George Square

Brisbane City

Dec 13 - Jan 26

Open daily 10am-5pm*

*Except Dec 25-26 and Jan 1

Free entry

Low-cost + free activities

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