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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.

Clay Play is BACK, baby!

One of MoPA’s most popular activities EVER is back, baby… For 1-month only, starting June 1st. All activities are included in your entry fee…

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…

How to support the EYLF at home

Parents hold incredible power in shaping their children’s early years, and it’s all about creating a loving and supportive environment at home. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)…

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 $82

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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“Manifesto” below and we’ll DM you a beautiful lil’
1-page “Art of Play” manifesto to stick up on the fridge, with THE MOST amazing advice from THE experts on everything from parenting for the future, to play based learning, creativity and art in childhood (and life), from the likes of #SteveBiddulph @brenebrown #DrPeterGray #LorisMalaguzzi #DrJohnMedina #YongZhao @drdansiegel, and more!
This is what 365 layers of paint looks like… Deeeee-LICIOUS! 🧑‍🎨🫟🥰
Yes. Yes. Yes. Do you agree??? Comment
“Manifesto” below and we’ll DM you a beautiful lil’
1-page “Art of Play” manifesto to stick up on the fridge, with THE MOST amazing advice from THE experts on everything from parenting for the future, to play based learning, creativity and art in childhood (and life), from the likes of #SteveBiddulph @brenebrown #DrPeterGray #LorisMalaguzzi #DrJohnMedina #YongZhao @drdansiegel, and more!
That time @drgolly painted to roof… Naughty Doctor! x ❤️
Yes. Yes. Yes. Do you agree??? Comment “Manifesto” below and we’ll DM you a beautiful lil’ 1-page “Art of Play” manifesto to stick up on the fridge, with THE MOST amazing advice from THE experts on everything from parenting for the future, to play based learning, creativity and art in childhood (and life), from the likes of #SteveBiddulph @brenebrown #DrPeterGray #LorisMalaguzzi #DrJohnMedina #YongZhao @drdansiegel, and more!
“Dear Mum. LOVE YOU. I made you some flowers at MoPA. Oh… And I also got you some… CUDDLES!” 🥰 

Pop into MoPA from today (May 4th) and Mother’s Day (May 10th) and we’ll help your busy lil’ maker/s create the sweetest Mother’s Day surprise. 🌸
$100 OFF BIRTHDAY PARTIES! 🥳 Yes. Please. 

Use discount code LOVE2PARTY — Do NOT miss this!
ATTN: Cafe Managers!! We have a SUPER exciting opportunity on our team at MoPA Nunawading. YOU could be managing our on site cafes, working alongside the most epic support team, and helping us bring the most delicious, wholesome, family cafe experience to life. 

This gig is hands-on (coffee machine, yes please) and one big challenge (two cafes, don’t you know it!). Heaps of deets - including how to apply - are found on our website — www.mopa.com.au. 

Know someone that this job might suit? Tag them below and if they turn out to be the superstar that gets the job YOU will earn yourself 1 x FREE “All Museum” annual membership to MoPA!!! Yeehah!!

🎉 FINAL CALL – $100 OFF MoPA PARTIES! 🎉

It’s MoPA’s birthday this month. Instead of throwing ourselves a party, we’re helping YOU throw one!

Here’s how it works:
– Book for any date this year
– Use code LOVE2PARTY and
– You’ll receive $100 off 

 

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