Free open day - Celebrate NAIDOC
- Sunday 5 July from 11am to 4pm
Free tickets for all! Booking required
Celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth, exploring stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Join in creative cultural activities for all ages as we celebrate ‘50 Years of Deadly’ this NAIDOC week at the museum with lively performances, artmaking activities, tours, workshops and storytelling.
The day begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Koori Konnections, grounding us in respect and tradition.
From there, the celebrations continue with a range of engaging and educational activities, including:
Live art demonstration from award-winning children's book illustrator Dub Leffler
Weaving workshops with Dunghutti Biripi artist and educator Wanita Lowe
Face painting with NAIDOC inspired designs curated by Dakota Dixon
Mixed media workshops with Dunghutti/Gomeroi artist Nioka Lowe-Brennan
Live music performances throughout the day from Marra-Wanggan Dance Group and Baakanji Kunya musician Ross Knight
And so much more.