Families

With laughs and surprises for children and adults, this is interactive theatre at its best. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and Mr Toad as they bring life on the riverbank to the stage.

Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne with our Seek and Find Nature Cards, especially developed by artist Claire Mosley.

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences in the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this summer, led by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s experienced Learning Facilitators.

Ever thought about how much we rely on insects? Come and celebrate the miracle of flight and metamorphosis at the Butterfly House. Meet a giant praying mantis or make friends with a caterpillar.

Numinous Bloom is an interactive mechanical garden for all ages featuring triggered animatronics, sound and light. An installation you can play, it uses technology to mimic the way plants communicate with each other through symbiotic…

Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne with our Seek and Find Nature Cards, especially developed by artist Claire Mosley.

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences in the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this summer, led by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s experienced Learning Facilitators.

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer during the school holidays. Experience amazing sights, sounds and scents as you cruise through the Australian Garden on this tour designed especially for families.