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Families and children

Check out our family and children’s holiday programs and join in on the fun. Bookings and enquiries (02) 6248 2000.

spArc Kids’ Cinema

spArc is new monthly screening series ideal not just for families but also for younger family members who might just be movie buffs – and maybe even ‘cinephiles’ – in the making.

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Children sitting in move theatre watching a kangaroo onscreen

Archive Alive!

Take an exciting journey through Australia’s screen and sound history with our experienced presenters. The whole family can check out Archive Alive — Saturday and Sunday at 11am, free of charge. This is a fabulous introduction to some of our national audiovisual treasures. Bookings essential for groups of 25 or more on (02) 6248 2000.

Pause and Play

Pause and Play is our special, free, hands-on exhibit for kids aged 3-9.

You can draw your very own film strip, have a go at making a thaumatrope or find out about a musical instrument you have never heard of. Check out the family tree of film and sound and see some of the audiovisual equipment that your parents or even your great grandparents would have used.