The Children’s Gallery at Melbourne Museum is a captivating space designed for children aged from babies to 5-year-olds to engage in interactive play and learning experiences. From excavating fossils in the dinosaur dig to exploring plants in the discovery garden, children are encouraged to explore, discover, and imagine in a hands-on environment. The gallery also features a unique ‘camouflage disco’ where children can transform into disco dancing animals, adding a fun and creative element to their visit.
With a focus on open-ended play-based learning and immersive environments, the Children’s Gallery aims to support families, carers, educators, and children in learning together. The gallery combines interactive exhibits with specially selected museum objects, providing a rich and educational experience for young visitors. Additionally, the gallery offers low sensory sessions for visitors with sensory sensitivities and provides social stories for families with children on the autism spectrum.
Located within Melbourne Museum, the Children’s Gallery is part of Museums Victoria, which is dedicated to showcasing Victoria’s natural environment, cultures, and history. The organization acknowledges and partners with the First Peoples of Victoria, working to integrate First Peoples’ living cultures and histories into its practices. Through a blend of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, a visit to Melbourne Museum offers a diverse and insightful exploration of life in Victoria.
