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School Holidays at NGV

10am–5pm, 4–19 Apr
NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square
Free entry

NGV is the place to be these school holidays! Join us at the Gallery for an art-filled day out, with activities, workshops and exhibitions for the whole family.

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

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Events

NGV Australia
NGV Creativity Club | Zine Worlds with Gracia & Louise Levels 9–10

10am–3pm, 10 Apr, free, booking required
NGV International
Lei Making with Veisinia Tonga Great Hall

12–4pm, 11 Apr, free
NGV International
Children’s Drawing Activity with Paula Savage Great Hall

12.30–4pm, 11 Apr, free
NGV International
NGV Creativity Club | Building Character Worlds Through Art with Katrina Nannestad Levels 5–8

10am–3pm, 13 Apr, free, booking required

(1 more time)
NGV Australia
NGV Teens: Sketchbook Sessions

2–4pm, 15 Apr, free, booking required

(1 more time)
NGV Australia
NGV Creativity Club | Paper Worlds with Gracia & Louise Levels 4–6

10am–3pm, 16 Apr, 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
Pacific Community Day

11 Apr, 10am–5pm, free entry
NGV International

Come and celebrate the creativity and rich diversity of Victoria’s Pasifika community with a vibrant day of festivities showcasing Pasifika art and culture. Enjoy free workshops, talks, and children’s activities as well as live music and performances, led by international and local artists, community leaders and curators.

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Exhibitions

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NGV International

Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids

Designed by Danielle Brustman 28 Nov 25 – 3 May 26, free entry
NGV Australia

Top Arts 2026

Showcasing emerging artists from across Victoria 13 Mar – 19 Jul 26, free entry
NGV Australia

MOTHER

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

Westwood | Kawakubo

A world-premiere exhibition 7 Dec 25 – 19 Apr 26, ticketed
NGV International

Women Photographers 1900–1975

A Legacy of Light 28 Nov 25 – 3 May 26, ticketed
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
FOLLOW ME!
Activity Trail

Free from 27 Mar – 12 Jul 2026
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square

Especially for children and families, pick up a Follow Me! activity trail from the information desk to explore the MOTHER exhibition at NGV Australia. Along the way, discover baby echidnas, the drama of dinnertime, and what baby bottles were made from long ago.

Finish the Activity Trail with refreshments at the NGV Cafe located in the Atrium, just outside the NGV Australia entrance. A special love heart biscuit is available for purchase.

Beyond School Holidays

Events

Online
Under 5s Journey of the Eels

10.30–11am, 23 Apr, free, booking required

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

10.30–11am, 19 May, free, booking required

(2 more times)
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)

Shop

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!

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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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