<em>Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids</em>
Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids

School Holidays at NGV

10am–5pm, 5–20 July
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square and NGV International
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 of all ages. 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

Artist Olaf Breuning presents an adventure playground for kids to explore, be creative and share their point of view on their world.

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NAIDOC Week Celebration 2025

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a day of free festivities dedicated to sharing First Nations art and culture with the whole family.

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CATS & DOGS TICKET OFFER

Just for these school holidays, get your paws on free tickets for kids to see Cats & Dogs!

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design.

Children must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.
Offer valid until and including 21 April 2025.

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Free activities

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Online
Under 5s | Animal Tracks & Tales

10.30–11am, today, free, booking required

(1 more date)
Online
Design your world | Sustainable housing with Louise O’Brien Levels 4 - 8

9.30–10.30am, tomorrow, free, booking required
NGV International
Telstra Into Art Series: Drop by Drawing

2–4pm, 6 Jul, free

(3 more dates)
NGV Australia
NGV Teens: Drop-by Sewing with Emma Stenhouse NAIDOC Week Program

12–1.30pm, 11 Jul, ticketed

(1 more date)
NGV Australia
Furry Friend Headband NAIDOC Week Program

10am–4pm, 12 Jul, free
Little J & Big Cuz Watch Party for Kids NAIDOC Week Program

11am–3pm, 12 Jul, free
NGV Australia
Weave a Pondi Fish with Emma Stenhouse NAIDOC Week Program

11.30am–3pm, 12 Jul, free
NGV Australia
Family Tour with Tania Rossi NAIDOC Week Program

11.30am–12pm, 12 Jul, free
NGV Australia
NGV X KHT TOUR NAIDOC Week Program

12–1.30pm, 12 Jul, free
NGV Australia
NGV Conservation Talk for Kids: Bark Salon NAIDOC Week Program

1.30–2pm, 12 Jul, free
NGV Australia
Story Time with Tania Rossi NAIDOC Week Program

2–2.30pm, 12 Jul, free

(1 more date)
NGV Australia
Draw a Pet Portrait and Make Fluffy Ears School Holiday Activities

10am–1pm, 14 Jul, free

(4 more dates)
NGV International
Restoring Corridors Collage Workshop with Gracia And Louise

12–3pm, 15 Jul, free

(1 more date)

Exhibitions

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NGV International

French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® 2025 Until 5 Oct, ticketed
NGV Australia

Cats & Dogs

From the NGV Collection Until 20 Jul, ticketed
NGV Australia

Top Arts 2025

Showcasing emerging artists from across Victoria Until 20 Jul, free entry
NGV International

2024 NGV Architecture Commission

Home Truth by Breathe Until 20 Jul, free entry

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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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