1 / 3ArtPlay
📍 Melbourne, VIC
Creative arts centre in Birrarung Marr where children from babies to age 13 collaborate with professional artists through hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and performances. Free outdoor playground with sculptures adjacent.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with creative kids aged two to thirteen who want structured art making led by real artists rather than standard play. The program changes regularly, rewarding repeat visits. Under-fives enjoy the tactile, messy play format as older children engage with more complex collaborative projects.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Phen Agui
11 months ago
“Excellent touch for a quick fun activities for kids. We’ve been going here lots of times. It’s a small space where art can be played and observed. The exhibition changes every now and then. Thank you for the creativity and making it fun for kids and adults”
Linda-Jane Knowles
a year ago
“Brilliant. This space was so well organised and fun for the kids to freely change activities. From wall painting on the paper. To throwing painted balls into a net. Painted balls and painting paper and the placing them in salad spinners. There was also a non paint play area. The kids loved it!”
Amba storm
6 years ago
“Fantastic playground, heaps to explore. The kids also had fun running up and down the hill and interacting with the sculptures next to the playground.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
ArtPlay sits in Birrarung Marr and runs a year-round program of workshops, exhibitions, events, and performances where children work alongside professional artists. Activities range from wall painting and spin-art with salad spinners to collaborative installations. The adjacent outdoor area features a colourful playground and interactive sculptures. Most programs require advance booking.
