Excursions at MoPA Thomastown
World-Class Excursions For Early Years Learning
MoPA Thomastown is filled to the brim with sensory, immersive, play-based learning experiences, all carefully curated to support both Early Learning Outcomes and the Victorian Curriculum associated with foundation and Year-1 year levels.
Already, thousands of Kindergarten, Foundation and Year-1 students have enjoyed play-based learning excursions at MoPA Sandringham and MoPA Geelong, and we are so excited to finally offer this same rich experience to the schools of Melbourne’s northern region.
It was the PERFECT excursion! The staff were fabulous, kind and engaging. The facilities are phenomenal, it’s bright, spacious and fun without being too overstimulating. There were lots of engaging spaces and sections for the students to explore.
Amsleigh Park Primary School
Excursion Details
Smaller Groups
(69 or fewer students)
$23 per Student, no min.
2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning (2.5 hours including meal break)
For groups of less than 80, we break the children into smaller groups and hold ‘In-Session Excursions’, which means your excursion will take place during the Museum’s normal play-session times.
The schedule is as follows:
- Smaller groups can choose between a 9:30 am arrival or an 11:30 am arrival
- 2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning experiences
- A 30-minute meal break to give the children’s minds and bodies valuable time to rest
- A total of 2.5 hours in the museum
- Adults required to meet the recommended 1:10 ratio can attend free of charge. Any additional Carers, Parents, Adults & Educators must hold an Adult Ticket ($15)
- Note: MoPA Educators will be present and supporting all activities and child-led engagement with the exhibits, though it is expected that your supervising adults are also actively engaged
Larger Groups
(70 or more Students)
$23 per Student, min. $1,610
2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning (2.5 hours including meal break)
For large groups, the “Museum Takeover” is available. In this instance, your ELC/School enjoys exclusive access to the Museum with no public access, giving all the Children the space they need to get the most from their visit.
The schedule is as follows:
- 11.30 am arrival
- 2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning experiences
- A 30-minute meal break to give the children’s minds and bodies valuable time to rest
- Adults required to meet the recommended 1:10 ratio can attend free of charge. Any additional Carers, Parents, Adults & Educators must hold an Adult Ticket ($15)
- Note: MoPA Educators will be present and supporting all activities and child-led engagement with the exhibits, though it is expected that your supervising adults are also actively engaged
Ready to book?
Excursions typically book out 8-10 weeks in advance. To secure your preferred date, call the MoPA Education Team on 1800 006 672 or email bookings@museumofplayandart.com.au
Alternatively, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch:
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EARLY AND FOUNDATION LEARNING PRINCIPLES
Our Museums have been specifically designed to support early learning principles, which means the connections through to the Early Years Learning Framework (“EYLF”) are plentiful. The strongest connections specific to our excursion programmes are below, but the education team will happily build a focus to suit any context/focus.
VICTORIAN EARLY YEARS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (VEYLDF)
Children have a strong sense of identity
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Children are confident and involved learners
Children are effective communicators
VICTORIAN CURRICULUM
English: VCELT148, VCELT150, VCELT171
Maths: VCMMG082, VCMMG081
Science: VCSSU048, VCSIS051
Visual Art: VCAVAE017, VCAVAV018
Personal & Social Capability: VCPSCSE002, VCPSCSO004, VCPSCSO005, VCPSCSO006, VCPSCSE001
Critical & Creative Thinking: VCCCTR005, VCCCTM009
Dance: VCADAE017
Drama: VCADRD018
Health & Physical Education: VCHPEP060, VCHPEM064, VCHPEM065, VCHPEM068, VCHPEM070
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(Starts SAT 22nd August @ MoPA)
Reading books to our children, seeing them learn to read by themselves, and then watching their passion for learning through books develop, are among the most magical moments of raising children. This week we celebrate all of this magic and more. Dress up, read with us, and MAKE YOUR VERY OWN BOOK!!! Yasssss!!!
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At this time, sign up for Wonder Club is available until AUG 30, 2026. You do NOT wanna miss this!! xx
Groceries, rent, fuel, bills, mortgages, interest rates…
All household expenses are out. of. control.
And as a result, the family outings that were once part of weekly routines are harder to fit into the budget than they ever been.
Regardless of how tough things get, we believe Australian families should NEVER have to sacrifice the amazing cultural experiences that enrich childhood. The zoo. The gallery. The Museum. Time with friends and family, out in our community, being creative, experiencing the world together.
While MoPA can’t control the cost of fuel, or interest rates, what we can do is innovate; create new ways to make our own cultural experiences as affordable as possible…
✨ Introducing: MoPA’s Wonder Club Membership✨
For $28 per child and $18 per adult Wonder Club members can access ALL our Museums, ALL year long for just $6 for children, and $4 for adults.
This VERY affordable annual membership pays for itself on your first return to MoPA, and builds more savings with every visit. The majority of MoPA families visit 4-5 times per year - this new membership will save these families more than $220 per year. ❤️
Our team are on standby to help with any questions you have (1800 00 66 72). But also, there’s LOADS of info on our website!!
x MoPA
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Groceries, rent, fuel, bills, mortgages, interest rates…
All household expenses are out. of. control.
And as a result, the family outings that were once part of weekly routines are harder to fit into the budget than they ever been.
Regardless of how tough things get, we believe Australian families should NEVER have to sacrifice the amazing cultural experiences that enrich childhood. The zoo. The gallery. The Museum. Time with friends and family, out in our community, being creative, experiencing the world together.
While MoPA can’t control the cost of fuel, or interest rates, what we can do is innovate; create new ways to make our own cultural experiences as affordable as possible…
✨ Introducing: MoPA’s Wonder Club Membership✨
For $28 per child and $18 per adult Wonder Club members can access ALL our Museums, ALL year long for just $6 for children, and $4 for adults.
This VERY affordable annual membership pays for itself on your first return to MoPA, and builds more savings with every visit. The majority of MoPA families visit 4-5 times per year - this new membership will save these families more than $220 per year. ❤️
Our team are on standby to help with any questions you have (1800 00 66 72). But also, there’s LOADS of info on our website!!
x MoPA
MoPA “Paper Puppet Pals” starts…… NOW!
Yes it’s a cute tongue twister… But it’s also a new activity starting this weekend (and running ‘til Friday 21 August). We’ll be stuffing, sticking, colouring and creating a cast of wonderfully wacky puppet pals.
Colourful eyebrows? Fabulous hair? Four noses? We fully support your creative choice 😜
See you in the studio! 💛
CLAY PLAY x NAIDOC WEEK: Sun, 5 July – Sun, 12 July
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: “CLAY PLAY” ALL THE WAY!!
Please remember to book in, prior to visiting our Museums during the holidays. Most sessions fill up entirely, and the ‘comfy capacity’ limits MoPA is famous for are in place to help ensure you’re never disappointed with an overcrowded space!! xx
