Australian National Maritime Museum July School Holidays

Become a Bollywood star or Walk the Plank during the July school holidays

Sunday 30 June – Sunday 14 July 2013
Australian National Maritime Museum

Celebrate all things Bollywood at the Australian National Maritime Museum with an amazing Indian inspired school holiday program this July inspired by our new East of India exhibition.  Enjoy spectacular dance performances, learn Bollywood style dance moves and even star in your very own music video. Plus there's Indian block printing, henna tattoo designs and the fascinating story behind the Indian trade in spices and saris.

Of course there's all the museum's latest exhibitions Rescue, Elysium Antarctic Visual Epic, East of India, as well as Ansel Adams' stunning black and white photography. And don't miss our youth photography workshop and a special family pirate cruise aboard the PS Black Swan for all budding buccaneers.

Special School Holiday Events:

City to the Sea – Photography Workshops
Tuesday 9 July,  10 am – 1 pm or 2 – 5 pm
For ages – 8 – 14 years

Be inspired by Ansel Adams' famous black and white landscape photography in an adventurous photography workshop around Pyrmont and the museum. Go on a photo chase across the site. Build skills in using digital SLR cameras and learn photo-editing techniques. This course is held in partnership with Spitting Image Photography. Suitable for all levels of experience. Cost: $50 includes museum entry. Bookings essential.

Music Video Mix Ups - Bollywood
Wednesday 10 - Thursday 11 July, 10 am – 3 pm
For ages – 8 – 14 years

Do you want to be the star of your very own film clip? Create your own rocking music video inspired by Bollywood. Learn dance moves, acting to camera, storyboarding, styling, filming and editing techniques with professional directors and music video choreographers. Enjoy a special premiere screening of your work on the big screen at the museum for friends and family to see.  Cost: $220 (earlybird special until 21 June $185).  Bookings essential


Pirate Family Cruise – PS Black Swan
Thursday 11 July, 10 am – 12 pm
Avast me hearties, attention all scallywags and sea dogs - we're on the lookout for recruits
for Pirate School! Join in all the swashbuckling fun and come aboard to join our motley crew of buccaneers - if you dare - aboard the PS Black Swan. Weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen,
splice the main brace, scrub the decks, learn pirate-speak and sing pirate songs... maybe we'll even find doubloons!  Come in your best pirate gear and don't forget to wear an eye patch. Pirate food and drinks provided... booty if we're lucky!  All pirates should arrive at the Vampire Pontoon 30 minutes prior to the event. Cost: $60 adult, $25 child, Families $150 includes refreshments. *Family ticket includes 2 adults and 3 children. Bookings essential 

The Marketplace – Performance Program

Selected dates, 11 am, 12 noon & 1 pm
Join us for captivating storytelling, music and dance performances – art forms that traditionally took place in 18th and 19th century India – in The Marketplace performance program, inspired by our exhibition East of India. Free with museum entry. For program see the website – anmm.gov.au

Daily School Holiday Activities:

Kids on Deck: Teacups, Trunks and Traders
Daily during school holidays 10 am – 4 pm (hourly sessions)
For ages 5 – 12 years
From shipwrecks to spices and saris, take a journey into the fascinating history of the British East India Company. Use block printing to create your own exquisite fabric designs, paint Indian- inspired tile tea coasters, or make mehndi (henna) designs. Learn about trading goods through dress-ups and interactive games. Cost: Child $8.50. Members and Big Ticket FREE. Adults general museum fees apply.

Cabinet of Curiosities: Shipwreck Secrets
Daily during school holidays 11 am – 12 noon & 2 – 3 pm
Explore wonderful and curious shipwreck objects from our education collection in this interactive discovery device in our galleries. Free with museum entry.

Free Family Movies
Daily during school holidays 2pm
Relax in our theatre and keep the kids entertained with a free family movie – Nickelodeon's The Wild Thornberrys in India every day during the school holidays. Free with museum entry