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Children participating in Little Faces

Little Faces

Event, Selected days from Wednesday 9 April

Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Children drawing

Art Cart

Event, Daily until Friday 11 April

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by the flora and fauna featured in the vibrant exhibition, Joan Ross: Those trees came back to me in my dreams.
Children listening during Story Time

Story Time

Secrets of the Seasons
Event, Starts Tuesday 15 April

This Story Time we’re exploring the magic of a childhood spent in the Australian bush with the book Secrets of the Seasons, written by Heidi Cooper Smith.
A mother and daughter participating in Portrait Play

Portrait Play

Face the music
Event, Selected days from Monday 14 April

Join us for Portrait Play these school holidays as we explore portraits and music. Come and meet the people that live on our walls, discover musical instruments hidden in the portraits and get creative on your journey through the galleries.
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