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Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

19/08/2026

All aboard! If you have a little train lover in the family, clear some space in the calendar because Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into the NSW Rail Museum this August for two extended weekends of family fun. Taking place at the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere, this year’s music-inspired Day Out With Thomas gives young train fans the chance to get up close to some much-loved characters while enjoying plenty of hands-on activities. Kids can climb into Thomas’ driver’s cab, hop aboard Toby the Railmotor, take on a fun scavenger hunt and enjoy face painting. There’s plenty to…

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School holiday activities at the Australian Museum

School holidays

School Holiday Fun Awaits at the Australian Museum These Winter Holidays

05/07/2026

Looking for an educational day out that the whole family will enjoy these school holidays? The Australian Museum has put together an exciting program of hands-on workshops, behind-the-scenes experiences and interactive activities designed to inspire curious minds aged 5 to 16. Located in the heart of Sydney, the Australian Museum is one of the city’s favourite family destinations, combining fascinating exhibitions with unique learning experiences that children simply can’t get in a classroom. Whether your child dreams of becoming a scientist, loves dinosaurs and wildlife, or enjoys getting creative with STEM activities, there’s something for every young explorer these holidays….

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Free, School holidays

Free Family Fun at Hive Festival These School Holidays

18/06/2026

Looking for a Free School Holiday Activity? Hive Festival Returns to the Art Gallery of NSW This Winter! If you’re searching for a fun, free and creative school holiday activity for the kids, mark your calendar for Hive Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales this July. Returning for its very first winter edition on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026, Hive Festival is packed with hands-on activities, live entertainment, storytelling, dancing and art-making experiences designed especially for children and families. Taking over both the Naala Nura and Naala Badu buildings, this much-loved family festival celebrates the…

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School holidays, What to do

Step Back in Time with the Kids: A Fun, Eye-Opening Day Out at the Museum of Sydney

20/05/2025

Looking for something different (and meaningful!) to do with the kids? Pop on a train or jump in the car and head into the city for Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country — a fascinating and family-friendly exhibition running until August 2025 at the Museum of Sydney. This is not your average history lesson. It’s a walk through time, showing how Sydney’s beautiful bushland, harbour, and foreshore were seen by early British colonists — and, more importantly, how they’ve been understood and cared for by First Nations people for over 60,000 years. There are incredible old maps, hand-drawn plans, early sketches, and…

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Events

CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF THOMAS AND FRIENDS

19/03/2025

In partnership with Mattel, Transport Heritage NSW is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the iconic Thomas & Friends brand this month at the NSW Rail Museum with the highly anticipated Day Out With Thomas event. Over two extended weekends on 15-17 and 21-23 March, the museum will host some 11,000 people for a birthday celebration for Thomas, featuring party-themed entertainment and activities throughout the venue. Visitors will have the chance to wish Thomas a happy birthday and take photos with him at the museum’s amphitheatre. For the first time, Thomas will be joined by his red engine friend, James, who…

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