These two National Trust holiday programs both involve tours of the beautiful Ayers House Museum and interesting craft activities.
Shadow Play – Make your own shadow puppet theatre | 13, 17 & 25 Jan
For kids who love making things and putting on shows.
Ayers House Museum is a beautiful Victorian-era mansion located on North Terrace. From its gloomy basement to the radiant chandeliers, there’s nowhere better to explore light and dark than Ayers House Museum. Tour the house and then create your own shadow puppet theatre and shadow puppets.
All families will go home with their own handmade theatre and puppets.
Time: 1 pm – 2.30 pm
Cost: $15 per child, accompanying adult FREE. Please note children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Dates: Friday 13 January, Tuesday 17 January, Wednesday 25 January 2017
To book visit the Trybooking website here email bookings@nationaltrustsa.org.au or ring the Holiday Program Officer on 8223 1234.
All in the Bag: Make matchbox luggage | 13, 17 & 25 Jan
For kids who love history and making tiny things
Find out what Henry and Anne Ayers brought from England when they migrated to South Australia in 1840. Explore Ayers House Museum looking at the trunks and luggage used long ago. Help open an inlaid gown box, see the 19th century laptop and discover the best way to transport pianos on sailing ships.
After the tour make a matchbox travelling trunk and fill it up with tiny provisions.
Time: 10.30 am – 12 pm
Cost: $15 per child, accompanying adult FREE. Please note children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Booking link: Trybooking website here, emailbookings@nationaltrustsa.org.au or ring the Holiday Program Officer on 8223 1234.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the National Trust website.
What: National Trust Holiday Programs
When: Friday 13 January, Tuesday 17 January, Wednesday 25 January 2017
Where: Ayers House Museum | 288 North Terrace | Adelaide
Who: Suitable for ages 6 – 14
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Want to get all the latest events and activities straight to your inbox?
Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter below to keep up to date with our latest posts and find out all the best events & activities for Adelaide families. Newsletters are only sent once a week, and you may sometimes get a special offer exclusively for our subscribers only!
