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School Holidays at NGV

10am–5pm, 20 Sep – 5 Oct
NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square
Free entry

These school holidays, dive into a world of imagination with our exciting lineup of free workshops and artist-led activities designed for children and families. Whether you’re looking for hands-on sessions, exploring the world of visual art, or engaging in fun, interactive experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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

What's On

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Plans For The Planet
Olaf Breuning For Kids

Final weeks to see artist Olaf Breuning’s adventure playground for kids!

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Free activities

NGV International

NGV Kids Nature Trail Presented in partnership with Bupa

10am–5pm, 20 Sep, free

(15 more times)

NGV International

Il Dolcetto: Art Making Activity by Eleonora Arosio

12–12.45pm, 20 Sep, ticketed

(5 more times)

NGV International

Briscola

12–4.30pm, 20 Sep, free

NGV International

Family Tour: A Journey Through Italy

12–12.30pm, 20 Sep, free

NGV International

An Italian Afternoon Experience a taste of la dolce vita with an afternoon of all things Italian.

12–5pm, 20 Sep, free

NGV International

Pots and Planting Workshop With Little Sprouts
Presented in partnership with Bupa

12–12.45pm, 23 Sep, free, booking required

(5 more times)

NGV Australia

NGV Teens: Sketchbook Sessions School Holiday Activities

2–4pm, 23 Sep, free, booking required

(1 more time)

NGV International

Dance for the Planet and for You Presented in partnership with Bupa

10.30–10.55am, 25 Sep, free

(2 more times)

Exhibitions

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NGV International

NGV International

French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces^® 2025 6 Jun – 5 Oct 25, ticketed

NGV International

NGV International

Kimono

Centuries of Japanese art, design and fashion 4 Jun – 5 Oct 25, ticketed

NGV Australia

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Wurrdha Marra

First Nations art from the NGV Collection Ongoing, free entry

NGV Australia

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Martin Grant

Celebrating more than four decades of fashion 28 Mar 25 – 26 Jan 26, ticketed

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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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