EXPLORING “Our Earth”
Understanding ‘our place in this world’ is a lifelong journey for most. But so many of the most important lessons are learned early in our lives, at home.
To help facilitate the important conversations to have with children about our earth, MoPA’s educators have developed a brand new series called “OUR EARTH” with a range of in-museum activities happening this winter:
ART & CRAFT
What better way to create impactful conversations than provide opportunities to make things to take home? You simply MUST check out our new “Happy Earth” slider-art activity!
LITERATURE
We’ve curated some of the most wonderful new children’s books that will make your heart sing. Learn about the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies, our planet and our place in it…
MINDFULNESS
We’ll introduce some basic (and very very cute) concepts of mindfulness, taking some time to pause and reflect on the miracles of mother nature. You do NOT want to miss “Mindfulness YOGA”!
All “Our Earth” activities will run all day, every day, here at MoPA.
But ALSO, as a reminder of how easy it can be to make a difference, we’ve put together…
A BIG LIST OF SMALL THINGS (THAT ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE)
- Ride your bike or scooter
- Plant some veggies
- Buy second hand or swap with friends
- Cook at home
- Eat more vegetables and less meat
- Organise a community clean up
- Save water
- Buy less packaged products
- Recycle
- Turn off the lights
- Use a blanket instead of the heater
- Clean with natural products
- But the imperfect produce
- Mend it instead of replacing it
- Air dry your washed clothes
- Compost organic waste
- Refill water bottles
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
- Carpool
- Eat leftovers instead of throwing them out
- Use energy efficient lights
- Use both sides of the paper
- Plant a tree
- Eat seasonal produce
- Recycle batteries and buy rechargeable
- Walk more
- Make a bird feeder
- Plant flowers for the bees
- Buy less plastic toys
- Up-cycle for craft projects
- Donate old clothes and toys
- Visit the library instead of buying a book
- Plant native plants
- Organise a toy trade with friends
- Use reusable bags
- Keep your cat indoors
- Clean up your favourite park
- Have a quick shower
- Use cold water to wash clothes and dishes
- Water your plants in the morning
- Use a reusable coffee cup
- Only run the dishwasher when full
- Install slow-flow shower heads
- Use reusable straws
- Use Beeswax wrap
- Avoid aerosol cans
- Use fans instead of aircon
- Turn off unnecessary electronics
- Pack lunches in reusable containers
- Be kind to creatures
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$100 OFF BIRTHDAY PARTIES! 🥳 Yes. Please.
Use discount code LOVE2PARTY — Do NOT miss this!
“Our first time here today and it was absolutely incredible”
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!!
“If there’s one thing this world needs, it’s more PLAY and more ART!” ❤️
BREAKING NEWS: Our “$100 off Birthday Parties” promo went absolutely🍌… And so we’ve decided this monkey (the promo!) can hang around a bit longer!! Use the discount code LOVE2PARTY at the checkout.
All party schedules do typically sell out 4-6 weeks in advance, so be sure to check your preferred avails with some lead time!!
And on a serious note - Times are tough right now for so so many families, and for so many small businesses. And so when we hit on these magical lil’ promos that enable an ‘everybody wins’ scenario — and ultimately, in this instance, the outcome is that a beautiful family enjoy a beautiful, memorable, EPIC birthday party (and perhaps a little respite from the big bad world, even just for a wee bit), then that’s… just… ACE ❤️ x
“Well if this ain’t just the cutest art activity ever, I just dunno what is!?” — PLAYFUL POTS is now showing at all our Museums; and the activity is complimentary for all guests.
It’s mid-2026. The world is upside down right now. So broken, so uncertain, in so many ways. But MoPA will ALWAYS provide respite from the noise. MoPA will ALWAYS be a place of pure wonder, magical moments, and joy. Our little ones (and us, their oldies) - deserve a moment that’s… Nothing but in the moment. Together as a fam. Let’s make some lovely memories shall we!! xxx 🤪
Cold wet holidays = Big long museum plays!
Please don’t forget to book in for a session, prior to attending. Our Museum’s reach ‘Comfy Capacity’ limits every day during the school holiday periods — booking ahead guarantees we’ll be able to fit you in for a super comfy play. xx
“Hey babes, wanna come to MoPA with us?”
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS = HUGE SAVINGS!
All of these group deals run all school holidays. You do NOT want to miss this!!
