Summer School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane

Families are invited to stick, stamp and create at Museum of Brisbane these Summer School Holidays, with a colourful program of hands-on activities, creative workshops and interactive experiences running from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027.

From designing clay owls and crafting pipe cleaner bees to adding their own mark to giant collaborative artworks, there's plenty to keep little creatives entertained. Best of all, many activities are free, with other creative sessions costing just $5. 

Here are the program highlights: 

Design an owl bursting with personality! Inspired by Judy Noble's owl collection in Precious, little creatives can experiment with air-dry clay, shapes and textures to make their very own quirky owl to take home. A fun, hands-on activity for budding artists, with no bookings required – just drop in and create!

Dates: Saturday 12 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $5
Ages: Suitable for all ages (parental supervision required)

Get crafty and create a little bee-autiful friend! Inspired by Quandamooka artist Kieron Anderson's sugarbag bee artwork in Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose, kids can make their own bee using pipe cleaners before using bubble wrap stamps to print a spiral hive onto paper. Little makers can take home their bee and a special handmade card. No bookings required – just drop in!

Dates: Monday 4 January – Tuesday 26 January 2027
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $5
Ages: Suitable for all ages (parental supervision required)

Get involved in a giant collaborative artwork! Expanding on Artist in Residence Briony Barr's Tape It! installation, these two free activities invite visitors to experiment with tape drawing throughout the Fairfax Gallery. In The Pattern, participants can work in teams to create colourful, curving lines and loops using different tape colours, while The Little Collab offers a free-draw zone where kids can let their imaginations run wild across the gallery windows. Every contribution helps transform the artwork throughout the holidays!

Dates: Saturday 12 December 2026 – Tuesday 26 January 2027
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Ages: The Little Collab is suitable for all ages. The Pattern is suitable for ages 10 and up (parental supervision required for ages 12 and under).

Calling all creative teens! Join Artist in Residence Briony Barr for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of transforming old tape into something completely new. After a guided introduction to the Tape It! installation, participants can scrunch, layer, recombine and reimagine discarded tape to create their own one-of-a-kind artwork, whether that's a 3D sculpture or a 2D design. Best of all, they'll get to take their creation home!

Dates: Wednesday 16 December 2026, Wednesday 13 & 20 January 2027
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $30. Bookings required.
Ages: Suitable for ages 10–15 (supervising adult required for ages 10–12)

Let your creativity run wild with Tape It!, a giant participatory tape drawing by Artist in Residence Briony Barr. Visitors can step into the Creative Space and add their own mark to an evolving artwork across the gallery walls and floors, experimenting with different shapes, lines and creative possibilities. With everyone contributing, the installation will continue to change and grow – so you can come back again and again! 

Dates: Saturday 12 December 2026 – Sunday 11 April 2027
Time: Daily, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Suitable for all ages

Turn your museum visit into a fun-filled adventure with Little Artist's Eye Spy! Pick up a free activity sheet from reception and become a little detective, searching for interesting details and hidden discoveries throughout the museum. A fun way for kids and their parents or carers to explore the exhibitions together.

Dates: Daily
Cost: Free
Ages: Suitable for all ages

Discover the hidden history of heritage-listed City Hall on a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower! Ride one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, go behind the scenes of Australia's largest analogue clock faces and take in sweeping 360-degree views across the city from the observation platform. Book online to secure your spot, as spaces are limited and tours fill quickly.

Dates: Daily
Cost: Free (bookings required)
Ages: Suitable for all ages

Need to know: Museum of Brisbane is located on Level 3 of Brisbane City Hall, with free entry year-round. Check individual activity dates and times before visiting, and book ahead for ticketed workshops and Clock Tower Tours to avoid missing out.

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