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Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel.
Saturday 14 June – Sunday 19 October 2025
Delve into a world where coastal communities are empowered to illustrate and co-design an innovative, resilient future for their local coastline through interdisciplinary partnership.
Thursday 24 July - Sunday 27 July 2025
This rotating exhibition displays works from 13 talented local artists, whom you can meet and greet.
Monday 2 June - Sunday 20 July 2025
Create a stunning seahorse or sea star art piece using tumbled glass and a mosaic design.
Tuesday 8 July and Tuesday 15 July | 10.30am - 12pm
Join us on a magical journey under the sea with interactive story time, ocean games and a hands-on craft activity your little one will love.
Wednesday 9 July and Wednesday 16 July | 10.30am - 12pm
Join us for a hands-on Coral Reef Diorama activity where children explore the wonders of the ocean while building their very own underwater scene!
Thursday 10 July and Thursday 17 July | 10.30am - 12pm
Build your own vibrant 3D underwater sculpture using colourful materials, textures and shapes inspired by real coral reefs.
Friday 11 July and Friday 18 July | 10.30am - 12pm
Learn about the impact of historical regulations on Menang cultural burning practices.
Tuesday 1 July | 10.30am - 11.30am
This school holidays, nurture a lifelong love of the ocean.
Saturday 5 July - Monday 21 July 2025 | 10am - 4pm
Drop-in activities
Learn about two of the great maritime mysteries of the early 1900s: the loss of the SS Waratah and SS Papanui
Tuesday 29 July | 10.30am - 11.30am
Discover what’s happening in natural resource management across the South Coast.
Tuesday 12 August | 10.30am - 11.30am
Learn how the popularity of motoring reshaped holidaying in Albany from the 1960s to today.
Tuesday 19 August | 10.30am - 11.30am