APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Australian Museum Alexander The Great 2000 Years of Treasures.PDF
Australian Museum, What’s On April School Holidays, 13-28 April 2013
Theatre
THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Alexander the Great filled the hearts of generations with the spirit of adventure. What can we learn from history today during the device age? Do treasures from the past have magical powers?
When 12-year-old boy, Alex Average, discovers Alexander the Great’s battle helmet he is transported to a world of wild horses, war and wonder.
On his quest he discovers the virtues of great leaders and gains the courage and smarts to save the city museum from being demolished. Join Alex in making the biggest discovery of all…the great in all of us.
Recommended for children aged three years and over.
When: Sunday to Thursday, 14th – 28 April
Times: 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm
Where: Museum Theatre
Cost: $5 per person/ $20 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children) after general Museum entry
Or pre-book: http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/whatson
Workshops
MAKING MOSAICS WORKSHOPS
Children will work with a professional Mosaics artist to create their own work of art inspired by mosaics created from Alexander the Great’s empire. Workshop price includes a professional mosaic making kit.
When: 16 and 19 April
Times: 10.30am or 2pm
Cost: $30 members and $35 non-members, after museum entry.
Bookings essential: http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/whatson
TREASURES OF ALEXANDER WORKSHOPS
Create your own treasures that will last for millennia. Children will explore the history and the majesty one of the world’s great figures.
When: 15 and 22 April
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Cost: $18 members and $20 non-members, after museum entry.
Bookings essential: http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/whatson
‘FOLLOW THE CONQUERER’ TRAIL
Pick up a trail card and children can follow the clues throughout the museum
and solve the puzzle facing Alexander the Great.
When: Daily
Cost: Free after museum entry
SHIELD CRAFT
You can decorate your own shield in the style of Alexander the Great’s army.
Add your own design. Try drawing your own Ancient Greek mythological creature.
When: Daily
Cost: $2
Alexander the Great: 2000 years of treasures
From 24 November 2012 to 28 April 2013
Collection from the State Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia
Exclusive in Australia to the Australian Museum in Sydney
Register to keep up to date with news of the exhibition at http://www.alexandersydney.com.au
Purchase tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.com.au or by calling 136 100
Exhibition Ticket prices:
Adult $24 / Child (5 to 15 yrs) $12
Family (2 adults + 2 children) $60 / Concession $18/ Children under 5 years free
Join the Australian Museum Members and receive free entry to this exhibition.
Note: additional booking fees may apply
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