Antopia @ the Melbourne Museum (5y-14y, Carlton)
About
Step into Antopia, where you'll shrink to the size of an ant & gain firsthand understandings of life within a bustling ant colony.
In this self-guided excursion, students can explore the world of ants: the features and adaptations that allow them to grow, thrive and survive; their life-cycles; their important ecological roles in a wide variety of ecosystems; how they communicate and cooperate.
Kids will experience:
- Shrinking to the size of an ant to explore life inside a colony
- Observing and participating in physical interactives and digital animations that illustrate ant behaviours and colony dynamics
- Navigating through a landscape of towering blades of grass and assist worker ants in gathering food and protecting the colony
- Immersive sensory lighting and 3D sculptures that enhance understanding of the ant world
- A fusion of art and science, making the experience memorable and educational for all ages
Kids will learn:
- How ants communicate using chemical signals displayed as colourful, glowing trails
- How ants nurture ant eggs and watch them develop, learning about the ant life cycle
- About the complexity of ant societies and the importance of teamwork and survival and adaptation strategies
Ages:
For kids aged 5y-14y, siblings of all ages welcome
Price:
$13 per child (3y+), $16 per adult. Siblings under 3y free. One adult per family
Timeframe:
10.45am arrival for an 11am entry. The exhibition takes approximately 45 minutes to enjoy. After this, families will enjoy a BYO snack, before exploring the museum with friends. Families may leave at any time.
Extra Info:
- A school trolley will be provided for us to use, which families may like to make use of
- Shoes required
- Families with pre-school aged siblings may like to book the Children's Gallery ia the Melbourne Museum website
- Families driving in may like to book their parking space online, to save some cash
HEN members only, new members very welcome!
Location
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St, Carlton Vic 3053
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