NGV International, Waterwall.<br/>Photo credit: Wild Hard

School Holidays at NGV

Winter 2026

NGV International, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square and online

Make the most of these school holidays with an exciting lineup of free workshops and artist-led activities for children, teens and families. Whether you’re looking to learn new art-making skills, join hands-on workshops, or be inspired by the world of art, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Share your creations and experiences by using hashtag #NGVKids and tag @NGVMelbourne.

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Children's Play
Ragnar Kjartansson

10am–5pm
26 Jun – 4 Oct, free entry
NGV International

You’re invited into a world inspired by a theatrical feast. Be an actor, storyteller, or creator. Wander through the exhibition, draw what you see, sketch real or imagined foods, and build playful dessert sculptures using colourful cushions. Stack them, shape them and let them topple over!

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Ragnar Kjartansson: Mercy

School Holidays Ticket Offer

Kids go free these school holidays with any adult Ragnar Kjartansson: Mercy ticket purchase, until 12 July.

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Events

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NGV Australia
NGV Creativity Club: Painting the Seasons with Deanne Gilson Levels 4-6

Past event
NGV International
NGV Teens: Art-Making for Neurodivergent Teens Soft Portraits

Past event
NGV Australia
NGV Creativity Club : Painting the Seasons with Deanne Gilson Levels 6-8

Past event
NGV International
Telstra Into Art Series Drop by Drawing

2–4pm, 5 Jul, free

(3 more times)
NGV Australia
NGV Teens: Sketchbook Sessions

11am–12.30pm, 6 Jul, ticketed

(1 more time)
Online
Under 5s Possum Skin Cloaks

10.30–11am, 7 Jul, free, booking required
NGV Australia
NGV Creativity Club | Observational Drawing with Lily Mae Martin Levels 7–8

10am–3pm, 9 Jul, ticketed
NGV Australia
NGV Creativity Club | Observational Drawing with Lily Mae Martin Levels 9–10

10am–3pm, 10 Jul, ticketed
NGV Australia
NAIDOC Week Celebration For the past 50 years, NAIDOC Week celebrations have honoured the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

10am–5pm, 11 Jul, free
Online
Under 5s Let’s Play Footy!

10.30–11am, 14 Jul, free, booking required

(2 more times)

Exhibitions

NGV International

CARTIER

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® 2026 12 Jun – 4 Oct 26, ticketed
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NGV International

Children’s Play

Ragnar Kjartansson 26 Jun – 4 Oct 26, free entry
NGV Australia

MOTHER

Stories from the NGV Collection 27 Mar – 12 Jul 26, free entry
NGV Australia

FUTURE COUNTRY

Country Road + NGV
First Nations Commissions 2026 20 Mar – 13 Sep 26, free entry
NGV International

Art of the Pacific

From the NGV Collection 15 Nov 25 – 4 Oct 26, free entry
NGV Australia

Wurrdha Marra

First Nations art from the NGV Collection Ongoing, free entry

Beyond School Holidays

Online
Under 5s Let’s Play Footy!

10.30–11am, 14 Jul, free, booking required

(2 more times)
Online
Under 5s Fly with Bogong Moths

10.30–11am, 25 Aug, free, booking required

(3 more times)
NGV Australia
NGV Creativity Club | Designing Future Cities With Louise O’Brien Levels 4–8

10am–3pm, 29 Sep, ticketed

(1 more time)
NGV TEENS: ART PARTY

Sat 1 Aug, 6–9pm NGV International

The Art Party countdown has begun! For one dazzling night, the Gallery is open just for teens to enjoy. Get ready for an electrifying line up of music, art, dance, live performances and workshops, and experience the 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition, CARTIER after dark.

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My Nature Book
with Olaf Breuning

Join Olaf Breuning on a walk through the forest, finding new words to act out along the way.

Produced in collaboration with the artist, this charming board book showcases the artist’s vibrant woodblock paintings and playful illustrations. You can purchase a copy of My Nature Book with Olaf Breuning online or in the NGV design store to take home and read again and again!

NGV design store

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Facilities for Families

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

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