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School Holiday Badge Making

Get creative and celebrate NAIDOC Week at our hands-on badge-making station! Kids can design and create their own badges inspired by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, symbols of identity, pride and connection.

This fun activity is a great way to engage with the meaning of NAIDOC, honouring culture, history and the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Drop in, get creative, and take home a badge you’ll be proud to wear.

Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July - 11am - 1pm
Monday 13th July - Friday 17th July - 11am - 1pm

Please note no weekends.

News and Events
Zhao Mincheng
04 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
NAIDOC School Art Competition Winners
Explore a vibrant showcase of young artistic talent inspired by this year’s NAIDOC theme. From bold storytelling to powerful symbols of culture and connection, these artworks highlight the voices of the next generation. Visit this July and experience their stories brought to life.
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Past Event
April School Holidays - Poppy Making Activity
Inspired by the bright poppies that grew across the battle‑scarred fields of France and Belgium after World War I, the red poppy became a way to honour those who served and sacrificed. This hands‑on activity invites children to craft a poppy of their own and reflect on the stories that continue to shape Anzac and Remembrance traditions.
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NAIDOC School Art Competition 2026 - 50 YEARS OF DEADLY
The Rocks Discovery Museum along with Place Management and Sydney Learning Adventures is pleased to invite students to take part in the 2026 NAIDOC School Art Competition
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Dragon Puppet Making - January School Holidays
Drop in at the Museum and celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. Make your own puppet to take home and learn about the history of the dragon with an accompanying exhibition celebrating the Chinese community.
Audio tours at the rdm
27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2030
Discover more with our NEW Audio Tour
Experience the Museum in a whole new way! Scan the QR code at entry to hear stories from the past and discover hidden histories. Learn about life in early Sydney, all from your own device.
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Past Event
Catch the Wind, make it Spin! - School Holiday Fun: Build Your Own Windmill!
This school holidays, kids can step into the past and discover the magic of Sydney’s old windmills and create their very own to take home. To set the scene, we have a “Windmills on the Skyline” exhibition in the attic. Learn the story, build the craft, and let your imagination spin!
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15 Mar 2024 - 01 Jan 2027
Jailhouse Rocks: Exploring archaeological echoes of Australia’s earliest colonists
A fantastic article by Carly Hilts for the World Archeology Magazine, featuring the Rocks Discovery Museum and the Big Dig. Visiting The Rocks, Carly Hilts set out to explore some of the surviving traces of its earliest years.
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Past Event
Cora Gooseberry
This new display takes a look at Cora Gooseberry’s life from a different angle. Celebrating her triumph in the face of adversity and providing political and historical context to her day-to-day life. Cora Gooseberry Breast Plate and Rum Mug on display - Courtesy Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales 
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