School Holiday Events & Activities

For the final time at Old Melbourne Gaol, the world-first immersive Billie B Brown experience is back these school holidays. Bringing one of Australia’s most loved children’s book characters to life inside Melbourne’s infamous historic goal, don't miss your last chance to experience Billie B Brown and the Case of the Missing Treasure at Old Melbourne Gaol.

A daring mystery awaits these school holidays. Every twist in this interactive adventure brings the infamous (and at times grim) story of Pentridge Prison to life. This is history, but not as you expect to learn it.

Step back in time these school holidays and help prepare The Heights Heritage Home and Gardens for a grand Victorian-era celebration. Take part in a family-friendly scavenger hunt, complete important party preparations, and discover what it took to host an elegant high-society gathering in the nineteenth century. Along the way, enjoy music, dancing and hands-on craft activities, including designing and creating your own miniature party outfit to take home.

The McCrae Homestead, once home to artist Georgiana McCrae, offers an exceptional glimpse into domestic life in the 1840s. Come along for a fun day exploring the McCrae Homestead and find out about how life was different in the past. Traverse the house and garden of McCrae Homestead on a special discovery trail. Learn about how people lived and worked in the 1800s, exploring what people used to do for fun and where in this house they all slept!

Learn what life was like for a family living on the land in nineteenth century Australia. Explore the property, meet the resident Clydesdales, and bring a picnic.

Experience pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a treasure hunt. Arrr the pirate’s life for you!