Winter School Holidays at NGV

Making plans for the school holidays?
Check out the exciting range of programs, exhibitions and free activities happening at the Gallery.
Kids can also see Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor
for free until 14 July

Alexander Calder: Workshop for Kids

Especially for children and families, NGV presents a workshop space inspired by Alexander Calder’s works of art. Relating to some of his first sculptures made when he was a young boy, children can construct a cardboard animal, and create their own digital sculptures, in a multimedia touchscreen interactive.

Enjoy special opening hours these school holidays
Sat 29 Jun – Sun 14 Jul
Open 8am–5pm daily

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Terracotta Warriors & Cai Guo-Qiang

In a dual presentation of Chinese art and culture past and present, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series at the National Gallery of Victoria presents China’s ancient terracotta warriors alongside a display of new works by one of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists, Cai Guo-Qiang.

Enjoy special opening hours these school holidays
Sat 29 Jun – Sun 14 Jul
Open 8am–5pm daily

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Events

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Activity Sheets: Let’s Draw! 10am, 1 Jan | Free entry Drop-by Art Making: Mystical Creatures
School Holidays at NGV 10am, 1 Jan | Free entry Family Auslan Tour & Workshop
Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor 10am, 1 Jan | Free entry NAIDOC Week 2019 at the NGV 10am, 1 Jan | Book now
Special Offer

See Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor for $10 when purchasing tickets for Terracotta Warriors & Cai Guo-Qiang.

Kids can also see Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor
for free until 14 July.

Tickets valid anytime until 4 August. Offer excludes NGV Friday Nights events.

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Free Exhibitions

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Alexander Calder: Workshop for Kids Until 4 Aug | Free entry The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift Until 14 Jul | Free entry Top Arts 2019 Until 14 Jul | Free entry SO – IL Until 3 Sep | Free entry
Books for Kids

One spring day in 1974, a group of farmers made the biggest archaeological discovery in the history of China – the first of more than 6000 terracotta warriors.
This richly illustrated publication will teach children and families about the terracotta warriors and the First Emperor’s incredible achievements. Along the way, take part in activities and record your achievements for future generations to discover.

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