What's on at Museum of the Great Southern
Explore all exhibitions, tours and events
Step into Albany’s past and present through panoramas spanning more than a century.
Local artists celebrating Albany and its rich culture and history.
Monday 5 January - Monday 26 January 2026
Celebrate the Mexican festival of Dia de Muertos and create your own vibrant Day of the Dead planter!
Monday 12 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 21 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Learn simple techniques to create cheesy quesadillas, a tangy guacamole dip with corn chips, and finish with a festive Piñata cupcake.
Tuesday 13 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 20 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Enjoy the colour and fun of Mexico in this activity rich early years program.
Wednesday 14 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12pm
Monday 19 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12pm
Create vibrant, Frida Kahlo-inspired art exploring self-expression through mixed media on canvas.
Thursday 15 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12pm
Design and personalise your own Nicho, a traditional Mexican memory box, to decorate your home.
Thursday 22 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Experience the magic of Mexican culture from tasty food to festive holiday traditions!
Friday 19 December 2025 – Saturday 31 January 2026 | 10am - 2pm
Drop-in activities
Walk up the gangplank and step back in time aboard Brig Amity to find out what life was like aboard a convict ship in 1826.
Throughout the year the Discovery Centre hosts a range of interactive, engaging and hands-on programs for all ages that are always changing, and always fun!