NCM is situated on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. We pay respects to them, especially their Elders and storytellers, as well as all First Peoples, nationwide. NCM acknowledges that communication technologies have a long history here, far longer than European occupation.

School Holidays - Radical Computing

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Seminar Room • 23 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026, 10am–4pm, Wed–Fri

School Holidays at NCM


NCM returns this school holidays with a range of STEAM workshops for kids and teens aged 8-17 in Hawthorn. Learn how to code a mini robot, design video games, get started with content creation and make 3D-printed creations in our series of supervised workshops.

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Prototype to Product: 3D Design Challenge | Wed 23 & 30 Sep | Ages 10–12 | Free (VCES Program for Government school students))

Young makers will use Tinkercad and BambuLab 3D printers to transform original ideas into physical prototypes, learning CAD skills while applying engineering principles and critical thinking. Built for high-ability students through the government-funded VCES program.

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Introduction to the Art of 3D Printing | Thu 24 Sep | Ages 10–16 | Paid

Learn the basics of Tinkercad and 3D printing in this full-day workshop. Kids can explore the fun of turning their ideas into real-world objects. Includes museum entry to all exhibitions.

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Beginner Robotics with Edison | Fri 25 Sep | Ages 8–12 | Paid

In this whole-day workshop, students are introduced to basic robotics with our Edison robot kits. We will explore how you can code the Edison robots, from basic barcode scanning to block coding, to allow our tiny robots to perform a range of tasks for us! Includes museum entry to all exhibitions.

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Video Game Design & Game Ideation | Thu 1 Oct | Ages 12–16 | Paid

Explore the job of a Video Game Designer, learn about different systems used to plan a game and work in a team to design your own game idea! Includes museum entry to all exhibitions.

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Content Creator Challenge: Your Phone is a Tool | Fri 2 Oct | Ages 15–17 | Paid

In this hands-on workshop, after learning about the content industry, aspiring creators will team up to plan, film and edit their own short videos inspired by the space at NCM. Includes museum entry to all exhibitions.

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