Viva l'Italia
Dates
Saturday 27 September - Sunday 12 October | 10am - 2pm
Free | Drop-in activity
Included with General Admission
Bookings essential for groups of 10+
Contact 1300 134 081 to book.
Site access information
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Celebrate the heart of Italian culture these holidays!
Don't miss our special feature on local families and wonderful women in the From Nonna with Love exhibition, where they share traditions and triumphs from their migration journeys. Alongside the exhibition, our holiday activities capture the joy, generosity, and vibrancy that Italian culture has brought to Australia. Come along, join the fun — and learn some new moves with the lively Mambo Italiano!
What's On?
- Craft Activities - Craft your own fancy picture frame using Nonna-inspired trinkets, love tokens, and other cool decorations to make it truly special. Decorate and detail your own family tree to celebrate your own family heritage.
- Nonna's Treasures Trail - Explore the From Nonna with Love exhibition with Nonna Angela's scrapbook as your guide to find the treasures
- Italians in Fremantle - Use the Experience Plus digital guide to find stories about Italian migrant families in Fremantle and beyond
- Games and Fun - Learn Italian family games, including Tombola, card games, pizza play, and more.
- Digital Aquarium - Colour in sea creatures and bring them to life on our digital screen! Then dive deeper into the bizarre microscopic world of zooplankton by filling in the missing pieces.
Related exhibitions
Celebrate the stories of Italian migrant women who helped shape Western Australia’s cultural identity.
