Kids and Families

NCM Kids offers an interactive learning experience for bright young minds who will shape our technology-driven future.

Our museum-wide program is designed for children of all ages and features immersive environments and interactive technology experiences that encourage intergenerational learning and hands-on fun.

On level 1, our dedicated Kids Hub invites kids to follow overhead cables to different nodes, discovering the weird and wonderful ways messages are sent and received around the world and beyond.

Stay tuned for our early learners program, which will include everything from parents and bubs morning sessions to Quantum storytime.

NCM’s January 2025 school holiday programs are just around the corner! We’re offering a series of exciting workshops designed to inspire and educate students about the latest in emerging technologies and industries. In collaboration with industry-leading partners, these workshops provide hands-on experiences that expand students’ knowledge and creativity.

Introduction to the Art of 3D Printing

15 Jan | Ages 10–16

This workshop is an introduction to designing 3D objects for 3D Printing. In this workshop we take students through the theory of how 3D printers work, teach them fundamental 3D design via Tinkercad, allow them to print and paint their 3D models, and show them how to source 3D models that others have made via communities such as Thingiverse.

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Become a Podcast Star

16 Jan | Ages 14–18

Hosted from our brand-new podcasting studio students will have the opportunity to storyboard an idea for a podcast from scratch, learn audio engineering principles to record and edit their podcast, and explore different approaches to publishing their finished product.

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Video Game Design – Game Ideation and Exploring Unity

22 Jan | Ages 14–18

All Video Games start with Game Design, in this workshop we introduce students to the position of a Video Game Designer. We will break down the process of design, explore genres and systems of different games, explain the process of storyboarding, and introduce students to Unity via the Unity Essentials pathways leaving students with the tools to start learning how to craft their own Indie games. (No prior coding knowledge needed!)

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Sound of the Future – Song Writing and Electronic Music via Ableton

24 Jan | All Ages

Sound of the Future runs music and creative writing programs aimed at young people between the ages of 8-26 years, run by legendary bass music creator Davey "Dizz1" Norris. Davey is an Ableton Certified Trainer who can help guide those new to music or take seasoned musicians to the next level with his Ableton production mentoring. About the Mentor: Dizz1 has been involved in the music industry for over ten years. Starting off as a DJ, he has worked and performed alongside the world's best such as Grand Master Flash, Jam Master Jay (RIP), Jazzy Jay, D Styles, A-Trak, Plus One, Melo D and JRocc (Beat Junkies). He also makes beats for some of the hottest, forward-thinking hip hop vocalists in the world.

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