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MoPA: Museum of Play and Art

๐Ÿ“ Thomastown, VIC

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โ˜…4.6(550 Google reviews)๐Ÿ‘ถ1-7

Play-based learning space for ages 1-7 with educator-designed exhibits, arts and crafts, sensory zones, ball play, and structured activities running every 30 minutes each session.

โœ“ Best under 7โœ“ Educator-designedโœ“ Onsite cafeโœ“ Birthday partiesโœ“ Structured activitiesโœ“ Sensory play

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children under 7 - the contained layout means kids can't wander far, making it low-stress for parents. Toddlers who are walking get the most from it. Book the session on school-holiday weekdays for noticeably smaller crowds than the slot. Birthday parties are well-run with attentive hosts.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กPre-book 2-hour timed entry slots to guarantee access
โฐChoose the session over during school holidays for quieter conditions
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธStructured activities run every 30 minutes - arrive early to catch the first one
๐Ÿš—Onsite cafe stocks baby food and quality meals so no need to pack everything

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Sarah-Jayne Beecham (Linkage)

9 months ago

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โ€œWow, this place is perfect for younger kids. We visited here on holiday and our 1 year old and 5 year old loved it. It's best to pre-book your tickets, which are in 2 hour slots. We went at the 1pm slot which was much quieter compared to the 11am slot on a weekday during school holidays. There are specialised activities every half an hour which includes painting a real car, doing craft, storytime and a dance party. They also have many different areas of play to suit all ages that incorporate science and creative arts. The staff were very friendly, toilets and changing facilities were clean and there is a cafe which sells food, drinks and even baby food.โ€

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Jenny

8 months ago

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โ€œWe had our daughter's birthday party here and we were so impressed with the service that we received. All the staff were friendly and attentive. Our host Jen was engaging and patient and the kids had a blast! The place was clean and the food was fantastic! Even the coffee was splendid! We've been to many play centres and birthday party venues and this has to by far the best experience we've had so far. Highly recommend!!โ€

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Rin Beninato

9 months ago

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โ€œThis place is like MONA for kids. So many nooks and crannies to discover. My three ND boys had hours of fun and I felt totally relaxed to let them roam and explore. Loved the organised activities and we had a wonderful interaction with Philly and all the gang!โ€

๐Ÿ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Cafe

69 reviews

Play areas

32 reviews

Dancing

16 reviews

Interactive activities

13 reviews

Welcoming staff

12 reviews

Overview

MoPA delivers structured creative play through seasonal craft activities like headband making, sensory equipment, ball play areas, and science experiments. Exhibits are designed by early childhood educators. An onsite cafe serves quality food and baby meals. Dedicated birthday party rooms and group bookings available. Fully contained venue with clean change facilities throughout.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday09:30-15:30
Tuesday09:00-17:00
Wednesday09:30-15:30
Thursday09:30-11:30
Friday09:30-15:30
Saturday09:00-17:00
Sunday09:00-17:00

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