MUSEUM FOR AGES 1-7 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL OPEN EVERY DAY
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.
Merry Everything @ MoPA
Free snow domes are back! To celebrate the lead-up to this year’s silly season, EVERY SINGLE CHILD who visits MoPA between now and Christmas Day…
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.
GET OUR NEWSLETTER
Socials
💝 TOP TOP TOP 3 Most Popular Gifts @ MoPA? 💝
1. Membership! + FREE $39 Gift Pack (DEC only) 2. Gift Card! + FREE $8 Reindeer Cuddles (DEC only) 3. A Gift Shop Curation! (Gifts from $2 to $200)
PLUS PLUS PLUS Memberships purchased any time during December don’t expire until December 25th NEXT YEAR!! Whoa…
AND AND AND all Gift Cards can be used to purchase anything, any time, from any Museum, in the Museums or online — and they don’t expire for THREE THREE THREE YEARS!! Yeeeew!!!
WHO NEEDS A HOLIDAY?! 🤚Well, the countdown has official started - and we… can’t… WAIT 😜 !
Today was one of the highlights in MoPA’s lil’ lifetime — with the team from @sunriseon7, including the hilarious @sammacinsta, joining us at MoPA to explore our new Museum in Nunawading!
To the production and studio teams from @channel7 - thank you. You were an absolute delight to host. The way you made all our staff and guests feel confident in themselves and valued as participants in your broadcast is a testament to your genuine kindness and expertise 😘 xx
Get ready for a pop of pumpkin fun this Halloween! Inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s iconic spotted pumpkins, children are invited to design their very own timber pumpkin.
Wear it as a necklace or hang it up at home - the perfect mix of art, style, and spooooky fun. You do NOT wanna miss THIS one!
An entire year in the making - but it’s finally ready. Can’t WAIT to show you all this incredible Museum!! Please remember to book ahead because all sessions in all our Museums are always operating with our regular comfy capacity limits. x