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60 Smith Street
Cleveland 
Qld 4163
07 3286 3494

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Watch your children explore and have fun learning how people lived, worked and played in the past

Helpful Information

The Museum has the following facilities available:

Pushchair and wheelchair friendly

Baby change facility

Children’s play area and activity table

Comfortable seating

Air-conditioned wing

Wonderful things for kids to see and do

Marvel at unusual toys from the past.

Play with our interactive model railway.

Wind the handle and make calls on 100 year old telephones.

See our collection of 100 dolls in handmade costumes.

Climb aboard and ‘drive’ the Redlander railmotor.  Yes, it’s a real train!

See how children learned at school in the past.

See the stunning wall murals of strawberry fields, tree logging of 150 years ago, and a 1940’s local garage with a big red car on the hoist

School Holiday Workshops

Our popular School Holiday Activities are held during the weeks of the April, June and September school holidays.

Kids and families have fun creating items such as Rocket launchers, arts and crafts, Rubber-band driven boats, Rock families, wind socks, pinecone decorations and more… 

Upcoming Events for Kids and Families

Museum Picture Hunt - Become a Museum Detective

Children's Activity

Every Day
Museum Picture Hunt Discover the museum in a new way! Hunt for items shown in pictures scattered throughout the museum and locate hidden letter clues on red backgrounds. This engaging activity is perfect for children aged 6 to 10.

Scavenger Hunt - Become a Museum Detective Museum

Children's Activity

Every Day
Museum Scavenger Hunt Embark on an exciting adventure through the museum displays! Search for letters on yellow backgrounds hidden among the artifacts. Find the hidden clues and explore the exhibits with your children. Ideal for ages 10 and up.

2025 April School Holiday Activity

Free Kids Craft

7 – 18 APRIL 2025
10.00am – 2.00pm Explore, play, and dive into holiday fun! Free art and craft for all ages. General entry fee to Museum applies for all adults, supervision of all children always required. No bookings required.

2025 June - July School Holiday Activity

Free Kids Craft

29 June – 11 July 2025
10.00am – 2.00pm Explore, play, and dive into holiday fun! Free art and craft for all ages. General entry fee to Museum applies for all adults, supervision of all children always required. No bookings required.

2025 Switch on to Science

Celebrating National Science Week 2025

Monday 11 August 2025
Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Join our enthusiastic volunteers as they guide you through the workings of a wide variety of working vintage equipment, unravelling the scientific principles behind their operation. From Morse code to telegraph machines, from ancient telephones to crystal radio sets, there’s something to captivate the imagination of all ages. Prepare to be amazed as The Surfing Scientist Ruben Meerman returns to the Museum, showcasing captivating experiments.

2025 Sept - Oct School Holiday Activity

Free Kids Craft

22 September – 3 October 2025
10.00am – 2.00pm Explore, play, and dive into holiday fun! Free art and craft for all ages. General entry fee to Museum applies for all adults, supervision of all children always required. No bookings required.