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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.

MINI MASTERS @ MoPA

The cutest way EVER to introduce your tots to the greatest creations EVER, from the most incredible master artists EVER. Learn more…

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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The Mini Masterpieces being created at MoPA this week have been so so fabulous. Check out some of the art our visitors have been busy working on in this lil’ clip!! You can bet that these bad boys have been slapped up on fridge doors all over Melbourne 😍🎨🦄

This gorgeous set of activations we’ve called “MINI MASTERS” is live at every Museum for all of June — we can’t wait to see you all for a play!! xx MoPA
Afternoon Art Classes = HEAVENLY!! 😍
Who’s excited about MoPA Nunawading?! 🥳❤️ Um… WE ARE!! It. Is. Going. To. Be. EPIC. 

We’re on track for an AUGUST 2025 opening but until we’re 100% certain of the EXACT date that we’ll be open, we’re unable to accept any bookings. Be sure to jump onto the Nunawading page on the website to sign up for up-the-minute updates, and be the FIRST to hear when bookings for Birthday Parties, Excursions, Art Classes and Free Play sessions come online. 

xx MoPA
Mini Masters: 4 Weeks Only
(Mon 2nd June - Fri 4th July)

Hold onto your socks, lovelies! Mini Masters is showing @ MoPA from Monday. This gorgeous activity offers budding artists the opportunity to create their own framed mini masterpieces, based on works from some of the greats. The cutest way EVER to introduce your tots to the greatest creations EVER, from the most incredible master artists EVER. Remember - All our activities are included with your ticket. 

And pleeeease don’t forget to book; as this cold weather sets in, most days do completely sell-out at MoPA! xx
“L👁️👁️K what we made at Art Class this afternoon!”

4.00PM til 5.30PM - AFTERNOON ART CLASSES ROCK! 

**BEST SUITED TO LIL’ ARTISTS AGED 4 to 12**

You can join our class enrolments NOW and enjoy the FULL remainder of Term 2 Afternoon Art Classes. Jump over to our interwebs or give us a call to learn more!! 

x MoPA
Mother’s Day is in full swing at MoPA. Check out all these gorgeous lil’ peeps making magic for Mum. All the activities and celebrations continue through til Sunday 11th (Mothers Day) — 3 days to go!! Don’t miss out!!! xx
Meet the Mums of MoPA!

Hold onto your ❤️’s — In the lead up to Mother’s Day our team has been sharing some of their dearest family memories, and these lil’ pics are just a taste. 

You might notice that all these memories are all framed up in hand-made 4x6 frames 🖼️ and that’s because… From Monday 5th May - and all the way up until Mother’s Day on Sunday 11th May - ALL the visitors at ALL of our Museums will be invited to make your OWN gorgeous 4x6 picture frame to take home. All the templates, textiles and tools you’ll need will be provided. 

The hardest part is definitely going to be choosing a special memory that deserves to be framed up inside your lil’ creation :)
Right NOW is always the right time to put our adult worries away (even if it’s just for a mo!) in order to PLAY - CREATE - DANCE - LAUGH - DISCUSS - HUG - EXPLORE - with the kids. ❤️
🔔CUTE ALERT🔔 Nothing (NOTHING) beats a lil’ vox pop from the mouths of babes. Thanks kiddos!! Quick reminder that TERM 2 Afternoon Art Classes (4 til 5.30pm) are starting in 10 days time - and there’s still room to join a class at any of our Museums. xx