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MoPA: Museum of Play and Art – Sandringham Melbourne
If you’ve been to MoPA: Museum of Play and Art in Geelong, you’ll love MoPA: Museum of Play and Art Melbourne, which opened in Sandringham in 2022. This children’s museum provides a fun and engaging space for families with kids aged 1 to 7 years old to explore, offering plenty of opportunities for play-based learning.
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The museum is thoughtfully designed, from the play areas to the colourful wall graphics. Each play space is crafted to spark curiosity in kids. Here are some of the features:
Paint a Volkswagen
Kids can enjoy painting a cute Volkswagen car, encouraging artistic exploration in a relaxed and fun environment.
Interactive Picture Frames
Families can explore art in a playful way with interactive frames, offering amusing photo opportunities and a chance to engage with famous artworks.
Ball Run
Kids can place plastic balls into a funnel and watch them zip through large tubes, providing plenty of entertainment for the kids to enjoy. My kids loved the ball run!
Interactive Walls
Kids can enjoy creating ball runs with fluorescent plastic sheets on the wall. They can also work together to turn interlocking gears, similar to clock mechanisms. On the main wall, kids can arrange brightly coloured pieces to make amusing faces, which then transfer to the main screen.
Race Track
Kids can test their coordination skills on the race track, by sending cars speeding down different-style ramps.
Building Blocks
This area has oversized building blocks, offering endless possibilities for construction and imaginative play.
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Soft Play Area
The soft play area has been designed for kids aged two and under. It provides a safe space for toddlers to crawl, climb, and explore at their own pace.
Stage and Dress-Up
The stage and dress-up area is a great space to let imaginations run wild, as kids can dress up and perform on stage in a playful setting.
Big Slide
Kids can ride down the illuminated slide, offering plenty of fun. My kids loved this play space.
Cityscape Buildings
Kids can venture into a brightly coloured miniature cityscape with tunnels and skyscrapers encouraging imaginative play and exploration.
Interactive Photo Design Booths
In the middle of MoPA, there are various creative digital art-making screens and photo booths where kids can have fun and be creative.
MoPA Melbourne is a fantastic place for a family outing, offering a wide range of fun activities that create a welcoming and enjoyable space for kids to learn and explore. I highly recommend MoPA for your next adventure.
MoPA Melbourne is located at 247 Bay Road, Sandringham VIC
Price:
Infant (0-12 months) FREE
Child (1-18 years) $18
Adult (18+ years) $14
Senior (Snrs Card) $12
MoPA Melbourne limits the number of attendees in each session, so it’s important to book in advance.
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