Brisbane Kids

Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums
2025-11-28 - 2026-05-31 | Various Moreton Bay Galleries and Museums, Qld, Australia
Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums
Explore intergenerational activities and immersive experiences that will ignite your imagination.
Imaginariums are perfect for all ages.
They offer hands-on fun and learning through creative exploration.
Available at Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum.
Drop in any time during museum opening hours to enjoy fun and engaging activities. Free. No bookings required.
Beneath the blue: Secrets of the sea
Bribie Island Seaside Museum invites curious minds of all ages to discover the wildest wonders of our coastal waters.
From glowing bioluminescent organisms to sandy shore dwellers, this interactive Imaginarium will spark awe and curiosity.
What to expect:

Fascinating facts about creatures living above and below the waves.
Engaging activities for kids and adults alike.
A chance to explore the science and magic of the sea.

Whether you’re a budding marine biologist or just love the ocean, this is a brilliant way to explore the mysteries of the sea without getting wet. Beneath the blue: Secrets of the sea is an event not to be missed.
Playback
Visit the new Imaginarium Playback at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and get your game on!
This free, intergenerational play space is full of old school games and technology.
Atari, Nintendo or Sega? Learn about gaming consoles and iconic games of the past. Explore the history of electronic gaming from Pac-Man and Space Invaders to Tetris.
During your visit, make sure to challenge your friends and family with a board game or arcade game. Can you beat our local Rubik’s Cube champion, cracking a 3×3 cube blindfolded in 14 seconds?
Museum trail: The Playback time machine has malfunctioned!
We programmed the machine to go back to the 1980s for our new Imaginarium, Playback. Now the machine has dropped random old school technology all around the museum. Can you help us find all the objects?
Explore unique objects from the past and receive a special sticker for saving the museum!
Laboratorium
Put on your lab coats and spark your wonder at the Redcliffe Museum! All curious minds are welcome.
Experience the world of science and discovery in our Laboratorium Imaginarium:

Test kinetic energy with our marble run.
Make a light bulb glow.
Learn how sound works by playing music on the thongophone.
Become your own inventor with our curious craft activities.

Consider tomorrow’s innovations as you explore our lists of top scientists and discoveries.
This experience includes a children’s activity booklet and educational videos. Free – no bookings required. Ages 6-14.
Museum trail: Feed your curiosity on our Laboratorium museum trail!
Follow the clues on this family scavenger hunt and explore all your senses!
Use your senses to the max! Learn about spices and their healing powers using small and other senses. See microorganisms through a microscope and play the thongophone!
Learn about the history of the Redcliffe area as you journey through the museum.
Immerse yourself in science and invention in this hands-on learning experience. Free – no bookings required. Ages 4-12.
Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay and Museums event details
Dates and locations
Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Beneath the blue: Secrets of the sea | 28 November 2025 – 31 May 2026
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Playback Imaginarium | 1 November – 26 April 2026
Redcliffe Museum
Laboratorium | 4 June – 7 December
Cost: Free
More information: Imaginariums @ Moreton Bay Museums

IAG Kids: Move it
2025-11-29 - 2026-03-08 | Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Corner Limestone and Nicholas Streets, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, Australia
IAG Kids: Move it

DATE EXTENDED!

Due to popular demand we are keeping MOVE IT open a bit longer!

This summer, IAG Kids presents a brand-new hands-on exhibition, Move It.
Visitors can build, fly, roll and race their way through a series of interactive activities = design and test a LEGO® car, experiment with flight inside wind tubes, send balls soaring along gravity-defying tracks, and use movement and creativity to produce art.
All ages are welcome (with activities recommended for ages 3+). Group bookings are unavailable during school holidays.
Are you ready to Move It?
IAG Kids: Move it event details
When: Saturday 6th December 2025 to Sunday 15th February 8th March 2026 2026, 10am – 5pm
Where: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Pl, Ipswich 4305
Cost: Free
More information: IAG Kids: Move it

The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition
2025-12-01 - 2026-12-16 | QAGOMA, Stanley Place, South Bank, QLD, 4101, Australia
The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition
Families are invited to explore The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture, a fascinating exhibition at QAGOMA that reveals how faith and everyday life are closely intertwined.
At the heart of the exhibition is a rare collection of vibrant oleographs by Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906). These colourful works, rich in storytelling and detail, bring to life the ways devotional imagery became part of popular culture. Alongside these historic pieces, artworks from QAGOMA’s contemporary Asian collection offer fresh perspectives on belief, blending tradition with modern interpretations.
This exhibition is also part of an exciting conservation and cultural exchange between QAGOMA and the Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru, India—ensuring these treasured works can be enjoyed by generations to come.
With its mix of striking visuals, cultural storytelling, and thought-provoking ideas, The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture offers families a meaningful way to connect art, history, and everyday life.
The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition event details
When: Saturday 20th September 2025 – Monday 5th October 2026
Where: Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery 5 (Henry and Amanda Bartlett Galleries), Stanley Place, South Brisbane 4101
Cost: Free
More information: The God of Small Things Faith and Popular Culture Exhibition

Yield exhibition @ Caboolture Regional Art Gallery
2025-12-01 - 2026-03-14 | Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, 4 Hasking St, Caboolture, QLD, 4510, Australia
Yield exhibition @ Caboolture Regional Art Gallery
Yield at Caboolture Regional Art Gallery invites visitors of all ages to explore Australia’s agricultural history through contemporary artworks by local, national and international artists. Inspired by the legacy of Dr Joseph Bancroft and early agricultural practices, the exhibition encourages families to reflect on how the land’s past continues to shape the present. Daily highlights tours, artist discussions and hands-on workshops offer plenty of ways for visitors to connect more deeply with the themes.
A wide range of interactive experiences makes Yield especially engaging for children, teens and adults alike. Drop-in activities and the return of the popular Art Investigator kids’ trail invite young visitors to hunt for artworks and earn a sticker prize. Throughout the exhibition, the Creative Space evolves with new installations and activities designed by artists, helping families learn about the local environment through play, making and discovery.
Creative Spaces include:
Tracing the edges (20 September – 29 November)Visitors can experiment with layering and tracing to create unique artworks while learning about native flora and fauna on Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country.
Stories from Country – Screening Room (20 September – 29 November)Families can sit and enjoy short films sharing traditional practices and culture from the Local Aboriginal Languages Project.
The Greenhouse (5 December 2025 – 24 January 2026)A creative installation inspired by seeds and agricultural ecosystems, designed by artist Elizabeth Willing. Visitors can contribute their own artwork to the space.
Strawberry Patch (5 December 2025 – 24 January 2026)Children can craft their own paper strawberries, learn fun facts about Moreton Bay’s strawberry industry and contribute to a community wall.
To perceive is to yield (31 January – 14 March 2026)Artist Fernando do Campo invites visitors to explore sensory connections with the natural world through drawing, mapping and writing, contributing to a giant map of multispecies relations.
This rich and evolving program ensures a meaningful, creative and family-friendly experience throughout the exhibition’s entire season.
Yield exhibition @ Caboolture Regional Art Gallery event details
When: 20th Sep 2025 – 14th Mar 2026, Caboolture Regional Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Where: Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture, 4510
Cost: Free
More information: Yield exhibition @ Caboolture Regional Art Gallery & Yield: Creative space

STEAM Zone at Redland City Council Libraries
2026-02-24 | Redland City Council Libraries, Cnr Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland, Queensland, 4163, Australia
Join us each week for a special after-school exploration of everything STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
These fun drop-in sessions feature a range of cool interactive projects like fort building, LEGO challenges, coding Smart Trains, learning to use GarageBand, creating stick bombs, building monsters and more!
Unleash your creativity through a wide variety of activities, with something new to look forward to at each session.
Schedule of events
Tuesdays at Victoria Point Library 3.30pm-4.30pm
Wednesdays at Capalaba Library 3.30pm-4.30pm
Thursdays at Cleveland Library 3.30pm-4.30pm
Ages: 5 – 12 years. Free event. No bookings required.
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
Find out more here
