School Holiday Program

SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

This summer school holidays we are going back to the decade when your parents were kids, that’s right the 80s! Explore The 80s are back exhibition and laugh and cringe at the clothes, music and games from your parents generation. Then head down to the Turbine Hall for an all-generations dance session as we learn the moves made famous in the 80s iconic music video Thriller.

The Thriller Experience
4 – 26 January, 11.00am & 2.00pm
Take to the dance floor and be part of Michael Jackson’s Thriller in a holiday event guaranteed to embarrass and delight all ages. Our choreographer will take you through your “zombie” paces as you learn some of the dance moves made famous in the Thriller music video.

On 26 January at 2.00pm, join us for the GIANT Thriller experience, as we stage a mass Thriller dance. Zombies in costume, taking their inspiration from the Michael Jackson Thriller video clip, will get free admission to the Museum on 26 January.
All ages.

Presented in conjunction with Footsteps Dance Company

The 80s photo scavenger hunt
4 – 26 January, 11.00 – 3.00pm daily
Grab your digital camera, family and friends and take our photo challenge. Each week the Museum will post a new ‘tribute to the 80s’ series of challenges. Each team will be awarded points according to the degree of difficulty achieved. There may be some tricky challenges set but there are great prizes to be won. For All ages. more

Cogs Workshop
4 – 26 January, 11.00 – 3.00pm
It is a little known fact that Inspector Gadget, made famous in his self-titled 1980s cartoon series, is a Cogs favourite – Cogs loves gadgets! Children can make their own ‘’go go gadget’’ these school holidays. Suitable for under 8s.

80s creative workshops for kids
4 – 22 January
A range of workshops for all ages exploring drama, art and music and inspired by 80s fashion, film and television. Presented in association with Thinkspace, Australian Theatre for Young People and the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Additional charges will apply and bookings are essential.

Science holiday workshops
11 - 22 January
A series of hands-on workshops to engage and motivate young scientists aged 8 to 12 years. Each day of these fun, daring and practical workshops focus on different science topics and experiments. Led by science experts from the Powerhouse Museum, the workshops run from 10am to 4pm and include morning and afternoon tea (please bring lunch).
One day workshops: $80 per child, $50 Powerhouse Members. Save with a three day package: $180 per child, $145 Powerhouse Members.
To book a three day package call (02) 9217 0222. book online 

Thinkspace – Media Mashup:
various courses
(8-16 years)
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NIDA – 80’s Adventures
(6-8 years)
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NIDA – 80’s Adventures accelerated
(6-8 years)
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NIDA – 80’s Designs: Retro World
(10-15)
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NIDA – Drama school flashback
(12-15 years)
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NIDA – Drama school flashback
(9-11 years)
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ATYP – Film making: Ground control to Major Tom
(8-11 years)
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ATYP – Acting for camera: Video killed the radio star
(8-11 years)
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ATYP – Film making: Thriller
(12-15years)
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