NGV International &
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

11am–4pm daily, 10–16 Jan
Free entry

Join us for a week of free activities and events just for children, teens and families these school holidays. From live performances and story time sessions to disco dance parties, discover the joy of self-expression through engaging, creative experiences.

Make it a big day out with family and friends! Plan your day below.

NGV International NGV Australia Plan your visit

NGV International

180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Let’s Party!

Fashion for Kids: Designed by Danielle Brustman

10am–5pm, Children’s Gallery, Ground Level

This summer, NGV’s children’s gallery transforms into a dazzling wonderland of dancing, disco and decorations where kids can be creative and express themselves.

Come and join the party

Events

NGV International
This Workshop is a Joke! With Rich Higgins Joke writing workshop

11–11.30am, 10 Jan, free

(3 more times)
NGV International
Be A Fashion Designer For A Day Drop-by drawing activity

11am–4pm, 10 Jan, free

(6 more times)
NGV International
Make a Hat Drop-by art-making activity

11am–4pm, 10 Jan, free

(6 more times)
NGV International
Party Time with Kids Disco Parties Dance workshop

11.30–11.50am, 10 Jan, free

(8 more times)
NGV International
NGV Teens: Behind the Scenes Tour Conservation tour

3–4.30pm, 12 Jan, ticketed

(1 more time)
NGV International
Family Tour with Bushra Hasan Artist-led tour

3–3.30pm, 14 Jan, free

(1 more time)

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Fed Square

Events

NGV Australia
Weave A Pondi Fish With Emma Stenhouse Drop-by art-making activity

11am–2pm, 10 Jan, free

(1 more time)
NGV Australia
Make Your Mark | Hermannsburg Pots Drop-by drawing activity

11am–2pm, 12 Jan, free

(4 more times)
NGV Australia
Storytime with Tania Rossi Artist-led storytime

11.30am–12pm, 12 Jan, free

(5 more times)

Exhibitions

Westwood | Kawakubo NGV International

Pairing two of the most influential designers in recent history, Westwood | Kawakubo showcases 150 designs by Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons and explores their distinctive approaches to fashion.

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Women Photographers NGV International

Exploring the artistic, social, cultural and political perspectives of women using the camera, Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light showcases the work of over eighty women artists from around the globe.

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Martin Grant NGV Australia

Traversing four decades of fashion from Melbourne to Paris, this major exhibition celebrates one of Australia’s leading fashion designers, Martin Grant.

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Plan Your Visit

Access

Plan your accessible visit to Kids Summer Festival.

Coming soon

 Venues

Presented across two venues: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square and NGV International.

Before visiting, check what’s on at each venue.

Plan your visit

Facilities for Families

Pram accessibility and parking, food and drink options and areas to stretch young legs or relax.

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More to explore

Kids on Tour 2026

Children and families can enjoy free art activities and workshops at community venues across Melbourne and Victoria these school holidays.

Find out more
NGV Teens: Behind the Scenes Tour

Conservation Lab Tour

Curious about what happens beyond the Gallery walls? Go behind the scenes at NGV and discover how artworks are preserved for the future. This teen-only tour gives young people the opportunity to visit the NGV Conservation labs and learn about one of the most crucial roles in the Gallery.

Limited capacity, booking essential.

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