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GET READY, NUNAWADING! NEW MUSEUM OPENS mid-2025

With ongoing support from sponsors, and thanks to the Australian Arts Councils’ RISE Funding, the MoPA team is excited to announce yet another GINORMOUS world-class Children’s Museum. This time, we’re building a Museum right at the heart of Melbourne’s East – on Whitehorse Road in Nunawading.

A team of more than 100 incredible designers, architects, engineers, agents, consultants, technicians, carpenters, tilers, plumbers, glaziers, electricians, metalworkers, woodworkers, prop makers, artists, craftspeople and painters are now working to bring this amazing new Museum to life (and, yes, it’s the best job ever!).

Whilst the team still have an awful lot of work to do, the new Museum will be ready to open in mid-2025 – so if you’re keen to be among the very first birthday parties, excursions, members or casual guests through the doors at MoPA Nunawading, be sure to pop your name on the mailing list below!!

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Drop your details below and we’ll keep you updated as the new build progresses. You’ll also be the first to know once MoPA Nunawading is available to book, and when the time comes we’ll even invite you all to our opening celebrations 😘🎉

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Afternoon Art Classes = HEAVENLY!! 😍

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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 :)

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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. ❤️

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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

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🔔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

Screenshot the winning frame to INSTANTLY WIN a $10 Discount Code!🦄

ONE of the frames in the video above is a winning frame (you’ll know it when you see it). Every individual that takes a screengrab of that one winning frame (before the competition ends at 5pm on Thursday 17th April) will WIN a $10 off voucher to claim against a MoPA visit over the next 4 weeks.

To claim your $10 off voucher, all you need to do is post your winning screenshot to an Instagram story and tag us in - then send us an email (win@museumofplayandart.com.au) with a link to your insta profile, and when we’ve confirmed that your insta-story includes a unique screenshot we’ll then email you back your $10 off discount code.

To make sure everyone has a fair go at winning, we do just have four simple rules to follow please 🌈 ❤️

1. FULL SCREEN SHOTS ONLY: Only stories showing a full screen-shot (showing right to the edge of your screen) can be accepted
2. SHARING NOT PERMITTED: Obvs we can only provide 1 x $10 voucher for each winning screen shot submitted (all dupes disqualified)
3. PLEASE BE PATIENT: Please allow a full 24-hours for our team to validate your entry email and email you back with your prize!
4. DEADLINES: Cutoff for entering the competition by posting your screenshot in an insta story is 5pm on Thursday 17th and cutoff for emailing us to claim your prize is 5pm on Friday 18th

GOOD LUCK!! x MoPA

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Screenshot the winning frame to INSTANTLY WIN a $10 Discount Code!🦄 ONE of the frames in the video above is a winning frame (you’ll know it when you see it). Every individual that takes a screengrab of that one winning frame (before the competition ends at 5pm on Thursday 17th April) will WIN a $10 off voucher to claim against a MoPA visit over the next 4 weeks. To claim your $10 off voucher, all you need to do is post your winning screenshot to an Instagram story and tag us in - then send us an email (win@museumofplayandart.com.au) with a link to your insta profile, and when we’ve confirmed that your insta-story includes a unique screenshot we’ll then email you back your $10 off discount code. To make sure everyone has a fair go at winning, we do just have four simple rules to follow please 🌈 ❤️ 1. FULL SCREEN SHOTS ONLY: Only stories showing a full screen-shot (showing right to the edge of your screen) can be accepted 2. SHARING NOT PERMITTED: Obvs we can only provide 1 x $10 voucher for each winning screen shot submitted (all dupes disqualified) 3. PLEASE BE PATIENT: Please allow a full 24-hours for our team to validate your entry email and email you back with your prize! 4. DEADLINES: Cutoff for entering the competition by posting your screenshot in an insta story is 5pm on Thursday 17th and cutoff for emailing us to claim your prize is 5pm on Friday 18th GOOD LUCK!! x MoPA