Children's Art Centre
An interactive children's art space within South Bank's cultural precinct — free, 4.6 stars from 100-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Children's Art Centre is a wonderful family outing, with a 4.6-star average from more than 100 reviews.
The interactive art space offers hands-on, playful experiences designed for kids — a genuinely engaging, creative outing that families love, and free to enjoy. The strong feedback reflects how much young visitors get out of it.
It sits within the South Bank cultural precinct, across the river from the CBD and easy to reach by foot or ferry. It suits families with children, a rainy-day outing or a creative break — and it pairs perfectly with a wider day exploring the galleries and parklands.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 62
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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