School holidays: Motels, maps and mysteries

Dates

Saturday 4 April Sunday 19 April 2026 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Dates
Cost

Free - $2

Age

All ages

Location

Activity Corner
Mid West Gallery

Site access information

The Museum of Geraldton is fully accessible. Call (08) 9431 8393 for assistance. More about accessibility and amenities >

Join us these school holidays as we adventure on a road trip through Western Australia.

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure inspired by our exhibition Reception this way: motels – a sentimental journey with Tim Ross. From taking on a hidden trail throughout the Museum, to building a snack caddy and other fun activities, there's something for everyone!

School holidays activities

These are drop-in activities running all day during opening hours, so families are welcome to join in anytime that suits.

WAnderland colouring-in | Free
All ages 
Kids can add their own flair to this spread of wonders from WAnderland - the traveller’s guide to the best-kept secrets and stories of Western Australia. From holy water to armadillos, brass horns to Buzz Aldrin’s handprints, gramophones to grinding stones, WAnderland has something exciting to add to any roadtrip.

Museum Trail: WAnderland Roadtrip | $1 per trail
Ages 5+ 
We’ve chosen ten weird and wonderful things from collections around WA, but where do they belong? Find the tokens hidden around the Museum to unravel the mysteries of some special objects from the WAnderland guide!

Geraldton chatterbox papercraft | $1
Ages 6+ 
North, South, East, West- which direction is the best? This fun spin on the classic chatterbox will have kids jumping like a Shark Bay dolphin or zooming like a city car as they explore the unique places that lie in each direction beyond Geraldton.

Roadtrip caddy | $2
Ages 5+
Never lose your snacks in the backseat again with this DIY roadtrip caddy. Slot the wooden pieces into place and design the car of your dreams to keep your roadtrip essentials in one place!


Participants aged 12 and under must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian.
All required materials are provided.

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