LetsGoKids

Hop In! - An immersive world of play featuring Beci Orpin's Bunny Dearest
2026-04-18 - 2026-11-22 | Canberra Museum & Gallery, 180 London Circuit, Canberra
Step into a playful, hands-on exhibition designed for children aged 3–12 and their families.
Hop In! turns the familiar family home inside out. Rooms shift in scale and perspective, inviting children to move, build and imagine in surprising new ways.
Stretch out beneath a sky of clouds and gaze up into the grass. Crawl under oversized furniture to create your own secret world. Splash, tumble and explore a pool made for play, or wander through reimagined kitchens, backyards and bedrooms where creativity takes over.
At the heart of the exhibition is Bunny Dearest by artist Beci Orpin — a gentle, guiding companion woven throughout these imaginative environments.
Designed for active play and open-ended discovery, Hop In! sparks curiosity, builds confidence and creates opportunities for families to connect through shared play.
Free entry
Children must be supervised by an adult.
Add On Activities
Purchase and paint your own Pocket Pal, inspired by Hop In! at CMAG. Only $10, purchase at the front desk – paints and decorative pens provided. Available every day, during CMAG opening hours.

The Magical World of Crazy Science
2026-07-10 11:00 - 2026-10-02 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street Woden, Canberra, ACT, 2606, Australia
Take a wild ride with your host, multi-award-winning entertainer, scientist and teacher Richard Scholes through the ‘Magical World of Crazy Science’.
Crazy Science is a unique show that incorporates science, magic, comedy, mime and music. Audiences will witness giant columns of elephant toothpaste, toilet paper flying high, smoke rings zooming, the incredible magic of polymers and gigantic bubbles which have to be seen to be believed. Add to this the hilarious mix of world-class interactive magic from an award-winning magician, cool music and sound effects from the DJ, and you have one of the world’s most engaging science shows!
Show Times:
Friday 10 July – 11:00am and 2:00pm
Friday 2 October – 11am and 2:00pm

Antarctica: National Museum Australia
2026-08-17 - 2026-10-11 | National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, 260, Australia
Journey to the most extreme environment on Earth in the National Museum of Australia’s exhibition Antarctica.
Featuring objects from one of the world’s largest Antarctic collections, this exhibition will transport you to a frozen continent with stories of Australian discovery, connection and transformation.
Free, bookings essential.

Antarctica VR Film: National Museum Australia
2026-08-17 - 2026-10-11 | National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, 260, Australia
Transport yourself to a world of ice and snow through the wonder of virtual reality, and explore a day in the life of Australian Antarctic scientists as they research Antarctica from Davis Research Station.

Family Triva Night at Let's Play Indoor Playground
2026-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Lets Play Indoor Playground, 7/50 Curran Drive, Canberra, ACT, 2913, Australia
Get set for an evening packed with laughs, teamwork, and family-friendly fun! Join us at Let’s Play for Family Trivia Night, where kids and adults come together to tackle exciting quiz rounds. From playful questions to clever brain teasers, there’s something to keep everyone entertained.
Fuel the fun with delicious café bites and soak up the warm, relaxed atmosphere. Round up your team and secure your spot—it’s game time at Let’s Play! 🎉
