Category: Arsplore Australia

Jurasic Plastic and the Makerspace Workshop
January 18, 2018 No Responses

Jurasic Plastic and the Makerspace Workshop

“Wow, it looks just like my living room,” I quipped, as we approached the “mountain of toys” that opens the Jurasic Plastic art space. I immediately feel certain the volunteers have heard this joke a hundred times today. It’s a...
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The Funatorium: Captain Hook’s Pirate Party at the Sydney Opera House
January 15, 2018 No Responses

The Funatorium: Captain Hook’s Pirate Party at the Sydney Opera House

“The pirate is a lady!”. My 4 year old girl lit up when she saw the art for The Funatorium: Captain Hook’s Pirate Party in the Sydney Opera House’s season brochure. And so it was that this show became a...
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Tours for Tots at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
November 29, 2017 No Responses

Tours for Tots at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Pre-children, Mr. Artsplorer and I used to enjoy going to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for sophisticated afternoons looking at oh-so mature mature works in gilded frames. But, while we have taken the Mini Artsplorer for a wander...
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Pipilotti Rist at the MCA: Can I Take the Kids?
November 20, 2017 No Responses

Pipilotti Rist at the MCA: Can I Take the Kids?

Pipilotti Rist at the MCA with Kids… It’s no secret how much my family and I love the Museum of Contemporary Art, but seriously you guys, they have outdone themselves with the current exhibition, Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean. It’s...
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We Went on Safari!: Art Safari at the Museum of Contemporary Art
September 6, 2017 No Responses

We Went on Safari!: Art Safari at the Museum of Contemporary Art

We love visiting art galleries with our little lady, but it’s true that the experience can ocassionally feel a bit like taming wild animals (“don’t touch!” “get off the floor!” “doooon’t touch!”), so when I...
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Artsplorers Visit: Sculpture at Barangaroo
August 7, 2017 No Responses

Artsplorers Visit: Sculpture at Barangaroo

Sculpture at Barangaroo began last year, and was a welcome addition to the schedule of family friendly annual arts offerings around Sydney. I’ve been a big fan of the new harbourside park since it opened. I think it’s such a...
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Monkey Play Playgroup at Monkey Baa Theatre
July 3, 2017 No Responses

Monkey Play Playgroup at Monkey Baa Theatre

With most of our regular activities on hiatus for school holidays, this week seemed like the perfect time to catch the bus to the city and spend the morning at Monkey Baa Theatre’s monthly Monkey Play playgroup. (Read more about...
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Artsplorers Visit: Horrible Harriet at the Sydney Opera House
April 21, 2017 No Responses

Artsplorers Visit: Horrible Harriet at the Sydney Opera House

There is nothing like seeing a performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House, especially on a beautiful sunny day. And we got the lot. Sunshine, plenty of boats and action on the harbour to watch and FREE fun and games...
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ArtPlay at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA Sydney): Playgroup For 0-5s
January 25, 2017 No Responses

ArtPlay at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA Sydney): Playgroup For 0-5s

(EDIT FEB. 2021: MCA’s ArtPlay program is currently running online due to Covid-19. Full details on the MCA website.) Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is one of our favorite go-to destinations. On a weekend, we may just pop in to...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Sydney Opera House
September 24, 2016 2 Responses

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Sydney Opera House

It’s always a bit special to see a show at the Sydney Opera House, whether you’re an adult or a child, but my little lady was particularly excited to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. We bought tickets from the...
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