Spring School Holiday Programs
Family Tours (for all ages)
Join us for a very special tour aimed at our young visitors. Journey through Australia’s coin history – from the convict settlers, through to the gold rush and uncover the amazing robots that help make our coins today!
When: Monday to Friday ACT School Holidays.*
Time: 1:30pm-2:00pm
All ages welcome, this interactive tour is for the young and young at heart. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please book for all people attending the tour. Bookings are strongly encouraged.
Drop In Crafternoon (for all ages)
Enjoy some free craft activities during your visit to the Mint these school holidays.
Stay for a little or a lot!
When: Monday to Friday during ACT School Holidays*
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Education Room, Royal Australian Mint
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Mintventures: Marvellous Monotremes (for ages 6-12)
Adapt and evolve as we learn about the monotremes on money.
Some of Australia (and the world’s) most unique animals are featured on coins we use every day. Join us at the Mint these school holidays as we learn about what makes these creatures so special. See coins from the National Coin Collection, view the factory floor and create your own magnificent monster.
When: Monday – Thursday during ACT School Holidays.*
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost: $10 per child (plus booking fee)
Where: Education Room, Royal Australian Mint (head to reception desk for check-in first)
This program is aimed at children aged 6-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bookings are essential.
Mini-Minties: Buzzy Bees and Blooming Blossoms (for ages 3-5)
Spring into the Mint for a Mini-Minties adventure!
Calling all buzzy bees! Spring has sprung and it’s time to stop and smell the flowers. Come and enjoy story time, craft and a tour of the gallery and factory.
When: Friday 29 September and Friday 6 October
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $10 per child (plus booking fee)
Where: Education Room, Royal Australian Mint (head to reception desk for check-in first)
All children must be accompanied by an adult and bookings are essential. This program is aimed at children aged 3-5.
Junior Minties Coin Trade (for ages 6-12)
Start or add to your collection with a kid-friendly coin trade!
This ACT school holidays learn what it takes to be a real Numismatist (that’s a coin collector!) at the Royal Australian Mint. Junior Minties will be able to trade their ordinary coins for some of the exciting circulating coins the Mint has to offer. Book a 15 minute time-slot to attend!
When: Friday 29 September and Friday 6 October, 15 minute time slots, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: Education Room, Royal Australian Mint
What to bring: Up to $10 in ordinary coins
Bookings are strongly encouraged. Terms and Conditions apply. See Eventbrite booking for details.
*Please note, Monday 2nd October is a Public Holiday in the ACT. No programs will run on this day. If you’d like to attend a Public Tour on that day please book here.
Quiet Morning at the Mint
The Mint is opening its doors earlier than usual for a morning of peaceful exploration.
Our Quiet Morning is specially designed for those who might have heightened sensory requirements. So come on in, have a leisurely stroll around the Mint’s exhibition space, and enjoy the reduced noise and smaller crowds.
When: 30 September, 28 October, 25 November, 27 January
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookings required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note, food and drinks are not permitted in the Mint’s gallery area.
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