From Saturday 4 April to Sunday 19 April 2026, families are invited to create, explore and connect at Museum of Brisbane in the heart of the city. With a program of free and budget-friendly activities, kids, teens and families can discover exhibitions, learn new skills and create unique keepsakes to take home.
From playful paper creations inspired by Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose to hands-on weaving workshops guided by MoB’s Artist in Residence Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, the Autumn school holiday program is packed with imaginative, meaningful experiences. Whether you drop in for a crafty session or book a guided tour or workshop, there’s something for every young maker and curious mind.
Museum of Brisbane CEO/Director Zoe Graham said the Autumn program offers families a welcoming space to connect and create together.
“These school holidays are all about slowing down, getting hands-on and sharing creative experiences,” she said. “From playful making for little ones to workshops with artists, we’re excited to offer accessible opportunities for families to explore culture and creativity together.”
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the Museum of Brisbane is creating more to see and do for families these Autumn school holidays.
“If you’re looking for a school holiday plan that’s equal parts creative, cultural and affordable, the Museum of Brisbane has you covered,” Cr Schrinner said.
“From weaving workshops to playful art sessions, it’s a chance for kids and teens to try something different, learn new skills and take something they made themselves back home to their families.”
Located on Level 3 of Brisbane City Hall with free entry year-round, Museum of Brisbane is a one-stop creative hub for school holiday fun.
What’s on at Museum of Brisbane Autumn 2026
MoB Kids: Playful Paper Pals
4–19 April 2026 | 10:30am–1:30pm | $5 | Studio | All ages (parental supervision required)
Make, stick and play! Inspired by Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose, kids can choose an animal friend – whale, echidna, koala or crab – and transform a simple paper plate into a bold, colourful character. With plenty of decorating and imagination, little makers can create their own one-of-a-kind animal pal to take home.
No bookings required, just drop in and get making!
Enjoy a creative school holiday program at Museum of Brisbane this Autumn. Credit: Claudia Baxter
MoB Kids: Weave & Wonder
4–19 April 2026 | 10:00am–1:00pm | Free | Fairfax Gallery | All ages (parental supervision required)
Weave, play and create! Families can explore simple weaving techniques using raffia, learn about the cultural significance of Talwalpin and decorate a paper quampie shell to take home as a special keepsake. Inspired by MoB Artist in Residence Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, this relaxed activity invites curious hands and creative minds to slow down and connect with culture through making.
No bookings required.
MoB Kids: Magpie Goose Young Explorers Tour
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7, 9, 14 & 16 April 2026 | $15 + booking fee | Ages 6–12 | Bookings required
Did you ever want the museum all to yourself? Kickstart the day with a creative adventure exploring Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose. Young explorers will discover bold colours and patterns before creating a simple print inspired by the exhibition to take home.
Free for accompanying adults/carers. Parents and carers can join the tour or relax in the Fairfax Gallery while they wait. Meeting point: King George Square foyer, inside City Hall (10 minutes prior).
MoB Teens: Woven Stories
Wednesday 8 & 15 April 2026 | 2:00pm–4:30pm | $25 + booking fee | Studio | Ages 10–15 | (Children aged 10–12 require a supervising adult at all times) | Bookings required
Teens are invited to dive deeper into weaving with artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins. Guided step-by-step, participants will learn traditional techniques while hearing First Peoples’ stories shared through the practice.
Included in the ticket:
- Guided tour of Warrajamba with the artist
- Hands-on weaving workshop
- A unique woven keepsake to take home
Museum of Brisbane Warrajamba School Holiday Program
Warrajamba
Saturday 28 March–Sunday 15 November 2026 | 10:00am–5:00pm daily | Free | All ages
Join Artist in Residence, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, on her quest to find Warrajamba, the mermaid from an ancestral story passed down through generations.
Within the Creative Space, visitors can take part in free making activities, including crafting mermaid or dugong dolly peg dolls using stamps designed by Delvene, for a playful way to engage with the story and the artist’s visual practice.
Clock Tower Tours
Daily | Free with booking | All ages
Take in sweeping city views from Brisbane’s iconic City Hall Clock Tower.
MoB Autumn School Holidays
Saturday 4 April to Sunday 19 April 2026
Museum of Brisbane | Level 3, Brisbane City Hall
For more information and to book activities, visit: www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/school-holidays
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