Museum of Play and Art (Nunawading)
MoPA (Museum of Play and Art) is a fantastic interactive children's museum at Nunawading Homemaker HQ, combining creative play, art, sensory activities and imaginative learning experiences in a colourful indoor environment.
Designed primarily for children aged 1-7 years, the museum has more than 2,000 square metres of interactive exhibits and activities that encourage children to explore, experiment, create and learn through play.
Unlike a traditional museum, children are encouraged to touch, explore and interact with the exhibits.
Activities and facilities include:
- Interactive and immersive play-based learning exhibits
- Creative arts and crafts activities
- Sensory play experiences
- Imaginative and pretend play areas
- Hands-on educational activities
- Educator-led activities and workshops
- Reading and storytelling experiences
- Changing creative activities and exhibitions
- Art classes
- Birthday party rooms
- On-site cafe serving food, drinks and coffee
- Parent rooms and family bathrooms
- Accessible toilets and change facilities
- Wheelchair-accessible facilities
- Free undercover parking
Sessions have limited capacity to ensure the museum does not become overcrowded. Advance online bookings are essential for both children and adults.
Opening Hours:
Open daily, with scheduled play sessions. Session times and availability vary.
See the MoPA Nunawading website for current session times and bookings.
Cost:
General admission prices vary according to the selected session. Both children and accompanying adults require tickets.
See general admission tickets and bookings and membership prices.
For a discount check out Small Ideas
Birthday Parties:
MoPA Nunawading offers several birthday party options, from casual celebrations in private party rooms to fully hosted parties and exclusive museum hire.
Party options include Casual Party, Fully Hosted Party or Full Museum Takeover. Casual and fully hosted parties include 90 minutes in a private party room, with an additional 30 minutes of museum play.
Fully hosted parties include dedicated hosts, children's catering, invitations, balloons and lolly bags.
Full Museum Takeover parties provide exclusive use of the museum for 2.5 hours.
See the MoPA Nunawading birthday party packages for full details and bookings.
Location
372 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading 3131 View Map
✆ 1800 006 672
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.museumofplayandart.com.au/nunawading
→ Museum of Play and Art on Facebook
