Our SAM Kids Summer Art Trail leads kids and families on an adventure around the museum through a free, self-guided booklet containing puzzles, activities, scavenger hunts and more. Pick up your free Art Trail booklet at the front desk and get ready to discover art like never before! No bookings are required for this Art Trail activity. Designed for kids […]
Join SAM Staff for a special series of free guided tours exploring JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live, a touring exhibition from Koorie Heritage Trust showcasing the career of Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, and Barkindji artist Josh Muir. Hear from local Yorta Yorta creative Chris Walker, and SAM Programs Coordinator Bryony Large, as they present a 25–30-minute […]
SAM Summer Camp: Shrinky Dink Charms Using the magic of shrink plastic, kids take inspiration from the bold graphics of JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live to design their own custom shrinky-dink creations and take them home, ready to clip on to bags and pencil cases as a funky charm! This workshop is suitable for kids aged 5-12. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Program […]
SAM Summer Camp: On the Road with Family Haven SAM Camp is back on the road, and this time we’re coming to Mooroopna with Family Haven! Kids and families are invited to drop in to our free hands-on workshop, where we’ll be sculpting own athlete-inspired tennis ball figurines as tennis mania takes over for the summer! This workshop is suitable for kids aged 4-10. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Program Details Date + Time: Tuesday 13 January, drop in from 10am – […]
SAM Summer Camp: Fantastic Beasts in Print Discover the art of printmaking in this exciting workshop inspired by Kat Parker’s fantastic fauna prints in the Community Gallery! Kids will be introduced to the process of making prints, from etching designs to pressing to paper, creating their own animal artworks just like Kat. This workshop is suitable for kids aged 5-12. All participants must […]
SAM Summer Camp: Painting Tapestry Tales with Sarah Levett Guided by Wiradjuri/Gundungurra artist Sarah Levett, kids will learn how to use symbols to tell their own stories in this delightful workshop. Over an hour, kids will create a mini hanging tapestry using symbols to represent themselves, their family, or home, while learning about the way […]
SAM Summer Camp: Spin It! Intro to Wheel-Throwing Get behind the wheel in this exciting pottery workshop for teens! Over two hours, participants will learn the basics of working with clay on a pottery wheel, experimenting with forming simple vessels to fire in the kiln. Ceramics can be very messy - participants are encouraged to […]
SAM Summer Camp: World Cup Crafts with Tully Moore Get World Cup ready in this creative workshop led by artist Tully Moore! Kids and families are invited to drop in to create their own soccer flag and mascot designs to celebrate the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the Shepparton community’s passion for football. This program is suited to all ages – children under 12 years must be accompanied […]
