Kids & Families Sunday Funday

Our Corka Bubs
11am and 1pm
Free, bookings essential
Duration: 60 minutes

Our Corka Bubs is the first ever Aboriginal contemporary dance work for babies.

Grounded in Australia’s First Nations’ culture, gentle motifs of water, earth and the bush are guided by traditional live music creating a captivating storytelling experience through movement and play choreographed specifically for an audience of babies alongside their carers.

Directed by renowned South Australian Aboriginal choreographer Gina Rings and produced by Ollie Black.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. This program is designed for children aged 0–3 years.

Meet at the Main Entry.

Curious Floor Talks 
11am and 1.30pm
Free, booking essential
Duration: 60 minutes

Curious Floor talks invite young curious minds and their families to put on your curious caps and set out on a special gallery experience to discover the National Gallery’s collection through playful activities and lively discussions.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. This program is designed for children up to 12 years.

Meet at the Main Entry.

Poetry Slam with Andrew Cox
11.30am – 2.30pm 
Free

Deep dive into the Slam Poetry world with award- winning poet Andrew Cox. Immerse yourself in the creative process from generating ideas to bringing them to life on stage. Participants will learn performance techniques from a seasoned professional and refine their work through the editing process, transforming it into dynamic performances.

This program is tailored for children aged 10-15 years. We welcome participants of all skill levels.

Meet at the Main Entry at 11.15am. We will make our way together to the Sculpture Garden Pavilion. The program includes a 30 min break so please bring food and drinks to enjoy for lunch.

Superstar Photoshoot
10.30am – 4pm
Australian Gardens
Free, drop in, limited capacity

Show off your superstar style! Make a superstar prop, grab a guitar made by Hands on Studio and strike a pose against a Vincent Namatjira backdrop.

Let the superstar in you shine! Take a photo and share it on Instagram #AllStarsStudioNGA

Vincent Namatjira All Stars Studio
10am – 4pm
Gallery 4
Free, drop-in, limited capacity

The All Stars Studio invites you to turn your hero into a superstar and make a trading card inspired by Vincent Namatjira’s All Stars Series. You can add it to the All Stars Wall of Fame or take it home with you.

The All Stars Studio is open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a parent/career.

Enlighten Lab  
11am – 4pm
Gandel Hall
Free, drop-in, limited capacity

Experiment and play in our Enlighten Lab and find a world of light, colour, and shapes as you experiment with reflective and translucent materials. Let your imagination fly as you bend your perception and try new and exciting ways to experience light and space.

Children of all ages are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent/carer. 

Emily Kam Kngwarray Art Cart: Leaf Game
Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Level 1
10am – 4pm
Free, drop-in, limited capacity

Join National Gallery staff in the exhibition foyer to learn about Emily Kam Kngwarray’s art and country through games, creative activities, storytelling and play.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. This program is designed for children aged 0–8 years.

Emily Kam Kngwarray Kids & Families Art Trail
Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Level 1
Free, all day

Collect a free Kids & Families Art Trail when you visit the Emily Kam Kngwarray exhibition.

Inspired by Emily Kam Kngwarray’s life on Alhalker Country, the art trail invites children and their families to look at Emily Kam Kngwarray’s art together in the exhibition.

Sculpture Garden Trail
Free, all day

Collect a free Sculpture Garden Trail from the main entry and join artist Claudia Nicholson and her friend E.O. on a journey to explore the Gallery’s Sculpture Garden. Enjoy works of art from all over the world and create your own along the way.