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Philosophy

MoPA is founded on the belief that more play and creativity will paint a brighter future. Our facilities, exhibits and activities are crafted to provide rich opportunities for play-based learning and creative exploration.

WHAT’S ON?

All the new activities on offer at MoPA are designed by a team of educators with over 220-years collective experience in early learning. In these articles below, our team announce the new activities on offer and share their thoughts and insights to help us parents and educators to be the best we can be.

NAIDOC WEEK @ MoPA

July 6th to July 13th. NAIDOC week is a special time to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples…

UNDERSTANDING SENSORY STYLES

Every child experiences the world in their unique way, and understanding their sensory styles can unlock a world of connection and understanding. Learn more…

TEACHING CREATIVITY, POSSIBILITY & BELONGING @ MoPA

Our Afternoon Art Classes are designed for children of all ages and all capability. Learn more about class details, schedules and pricing…

Exhibition Partners

  • Growth & Sustainability

  • Research and Education

  • Creative Supplies

  • Creative Supplies

  • Arts and Culture

  • Community

The Perfect Gift

Memberships, Gift Cards, or Books and Toys from the Museum Shop, are all very popular gifts. Not sure what to buy? The Guest Services team will happily help you choose. Call us any time! 1800 00 66 72.

Membership: from $64

Not many gifts last a full year… perhaps that’s why memberships are the most popular MoPA gift!

Gift Cards: From $30

Valid for 3 years, gift cards can be redeemed to play, eat, party or even at the gift shop.

Love MoPA Merch

Browse our gift shop and choose from a carefully curated selection of sensory toys and books.

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HUGE NEWS: MoPA is coming to ADELAIDE!

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HUGE NEWS: MoPA is coming to ADELAIDE! The design and construction of our Adelaide Children’s Museum is already underway and we could NOT be more excited for our next Museum to be opening in the beautiful state of South Australia!! Loads of deets to follow. Sign up for updates on our interwebs! See you soon SA!!!! xx

NOW HIRING: 45+ Casual Positions @ MoPA...

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NOW HIRING: 45+ Casual Positions @ MoPA Nunawading!! Are you an EARLY LEARNING LEGEND? Are you studying to be the WORLDS BEST TEACHER? Are you a man all ‘round HOSPITALITY WEAPON with a soft spot for outstanding family experiences? We are hiring for casual Museum experience team members, party hosts, art teachers and cafe staff — and even a handful of full time Assistant Venue Managers. Pretty please — if you think MoPA could be a great fit for you — jump onto our interwebs page and look over all the roles we’ve got goin’ on right now — especially those at our brand new Museum in Nunawading — opening late SEP 2025!! xx

CLAY PLAY is ON NOW!! And it’s our most popular...

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CLAY PLAY is ON NOW!! And it’s our most popular activation EVER!! Showing at MoPA Geelong, MoPA Sandringham, MoPA Thomastown (and from SEP, MoPA Nunawading!!) x

CLAY PLAY: LAUNCHING TOMORROW (July 14)!

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CLAY PLAY: LAUNCHING TOMORROW (July 14)! To announce our brand new CLAY PLAY activities, we thought we’d let the devlishly-cute creations (that our local ELC children have been working on, in preview) do all the talking. And YES... When you visit any of our Museums from 14 July to 15 August, all guests will be invited to make (and take home!) your very own. CLAY PLAY? UM… YES PLEASE!

NAIDOC Week is officially LIVE at MoPA!!
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NAIDOC Week is officially LIVE at MoPA!! Programming will run from Sunday 6 July until Sunday 13 July at MoPA. This year, celebrations will include... ❤️ Gorgeous dreamtime stories for MoPA’s immersive storytime 💛 Take-home craft workshops that bring these magical stories to life 🖤 Dance parties full of First Nations inspiration - SO FUN!! Our Museums are experiencing a very busy period this week - and so, as always, forward-bookings are absolutely essential! xx MoPA

⭐️ INTRODUCING: MoPA Goodie Bags!! ⭐️

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⭐️ INTRODUCING: MoPA Goodie Bags!! ⭐️ Choc full of fun, these gORgeous lil’ gift packs are the perrrrfect addition to your MoPA visit during the school hol’s!! All Goodie Bags represent RIDICULOUSLY great value (we’re talking like… 60% off RRP!). And so to ensure every single lil’ Museum visitor has access to at least one Goodie Bag each over the holidays, for the time being purchases of the Goodie Bags are limited to just one per guest - and Goodie Bags must be purchased prior to your visit (just add one to your basket when you book your visit on our interweb site). ❤️ Available only while stocks last ❤️ xx MoPA

Did you miss a spot in term 2 🤯? Then NOW is a...

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Did you miss a spot in term 2 🤯? Then NOW is a good time to book term 3 ❤️!! Best. Afternoon. Art. Classes. Ever. x

YES, IT’S TRUE!! @katyperry & Daisy Dove Bloom...

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YES, IT’S TRUE!! @katyperry & Daisy Dove Bloom visited MoPA this week. A handful of keen-eyed guests spotted the gorgeous duo exploring the Zoom Room, Painting the VW and singing along at the Dance Party. Thank you so much, Katy, for organising a trip to MoPA while visiting our great city of Melbourne — and for inspiring us all at your AMAZING concerts this week. Big love (til next time 😜). xx ((PS, thank you to our lovely Members who have just sent through some clips of Katy raving about MoPA at her Melbourne concert this week!!))