Inspired by SKAO’s Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition, on display at the Museum of Geraldton from Saturday 4 July to Sunday 6 September 2026, this year’s winter program is all about stars, skies and stories.
To kick off the school holiday weekend, Geraldton’s SGIO Building will come alive with stunning large-scale projections of Cosmic Echoes art on Friday July 3. Realised by local creative, Visual Vitamins, this free display will run from 6pm to 9pm for the whole family to enjoy.
Keeping with the cosmic theme, the Museum of Geraldton has a range of out-of-this world activities to keep young explorers engaged all break long. For those who love a challenge, eight Museum objects have been transformed into constellations for clever minds to decode on an epic Museum-wide Star Trail.
Stargaze at any time of the day or night with a free craft activity from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, featuring iconic southern-sky constellations like Orion and the Southern Cross.
With a wide range of activities created by SKAO, including egg painting with Wajarri artist Kurt McIntosh, table-top radio telescope sessions, and hands-on art workshops, there’s plenty to discover, create and explore at the Museum of Geraldton these school holidays.
School holiday highlights:
Museum Trail: Star Trail | All ages
Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 July
Drop-in from 9.30am – 3pm | Cost: $1 per trail
Stargazer Tubes | Ages 6+
Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 July
Drop-in from 9.30am – 3pm | Cost: Free
Sharing Culture, Sharing Art with Noeleen Hamlett | Ages 16+
Friday 10 & Saturday 11 July
10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm | Cost $30 | Booking: Gina.Pearse@skao.int
Meet The Artist | All ages
Friday 10 July (Carlleen Dingo) & Saturday 11 July (Mauretta Drage)
10am – 2pm | Free
Egg Painting with Kurt McIntosh | Ages 6–12
Monday 13 July
10am – 10.30am, 10.45am – 11.15am, 11.30 – 12pm | Free | Booking
Table-top Radio Telescope | All ages
Tuesday 14 July
10am – 12pm | Free
Venue: Museum of Geraldton
Further information: Phone 9431 8393 or visit here.
Bookings: Required for some activities via 9021 8533
Programs are subject to availability. All children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
