Programs

CMAG Children’s Activity Tables and Reading Corner

Children are always catered for with our Activity Table and Reading Corner. The Activity Table helps 4 to 8 year olds access our collection through undirected play activities, and the Reading Corner provides a quiet place in the City to catch on the latest children’s titles.

For: Families with 4 to 8 year olds
Cost: Free
NB: Parental supervision required

Pitter, Patter, Spatter: Toddler Play

Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 February > 10.00 – 11.30am

Join CMAG Educator Amelia Zaraftis for a toddle through the CMAG Galleries with your budding artist. Enjoy a lively discussion of selected artworks then move into the CMAG Studio and observe your child as they participate in a range of play-based art making experiences.

For: Children aged 2 to 3 years with their parent/carer
Cost: Free, includes light morning tea
Bookings: cmagbookings@act.gov.au or 6207 3968

Wombat Stew

Saturday 5 June > 11.00am – 3.00pm

In association with Gary Ginivan Attractions’ Wombat Stew at the Playhouse Theatre. Follow the trail of wombat prints across Civic Square to CMAG and burrow in for a range of wombat inspired activities around the museum.

For: Families with 4 to 10 year olds
Cost: Free
Bookings: cmagbookings@act.gov.au or 6207 3968

Endangered Pawscapes:
School Holiday Program

Friday 16 April > 10.00am – 2.00pm

Investigate the striking Endangered Pawscape paintings of Ruth Waller and learn about endangered Australian animals, then move into the CMAG Studio to create a mixed media ‘pawscape’ art work about your chosen animal. Please bring your own lunch and a drink.

For: 8 to 12 year olds
Cost: $15 (ACT M&G Members $12), includes all materials.
Bookings and payment by: Sun 11 April
cmagbookings@act.gov.au or 6207 3968

Mapping Me: School Holiday Program

Thursday 15 April > 10.00am – 12.30pm

Inspired by the art practice of local artist Kirsten Farrell, children will layer colours, shapes, lines and textures to create large scale map portraits. Map where you live, who you are or what you want to be! Please bring your own snacks and a drink.

For: 5 to 8 year olds
Cost: $15 (ACT M&G Members $12), includes all materials
Bookings and payment: by Sun 11 April
cmagbookings@act.gov.au or 6207 3968

CMAG on Sunday

Family Event 1.00 – 4.00 pm
Studio

Join us on the first Sunday of every month for an afternoon of structured and free-range activities for children aged 4-8 years. Structured workshops run throughout the day and bookings are strongly recommended. Workshops are led by artist Hanna Hoyne.

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For: Families with 4-8 year olds
Cost: free
Bookings: cmagbookings@act.gov.au or 6207 3968