Celebrating 60 years of songs, stories, and learning, Play School: Come and Play! lets little ones peek behind the scenes of Australia’s most beloved television show. Made by ACMI in collaboration with ABC Originals, it’s a hands-on, playful exhibition where children and families can discover how Play School comes to life.
Key Experiences
Open wide. Come inside. It’s Play School.
- An immersive exhibition welcoming visitors inside the magic of making a Play School episode.
- Designed as a recognisable Play School studio set.
- Learn how each episode comes together and discover what happens behind the scenes and on set.
- Act different roles - be a Presenter, a Camera Operator or a Director.
- Journey Through the Windows or climb aboard the Rocket Clock.
- Get up close to the Play School House and your favourite Play School toys.
- Designed with 2-5 year olds in mind.
- Explore play-based learning activities through music, art, interactive games, making and storytelling.
- Perfect for little hands and curious minds.
Fast Facts
- 60-70 running metres/ 150-200 sqm (minimum).
- Original objects and behind-the-scenes material.
- Unique content created in partnership with Play School series producers and early learning educators.
- Touring package includes: all activities, furniture + bespoke sets, AV + ready-to-play content, design + technical manuals.
- Marketing kit + assets cleared for tour.
- Merchandise support on request.
- Tour management and technical support.
Tour Schedule
To be announced
Education Resources
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In the press
Come And Play! – Play School Exhibition now open at ACMI
20 March 2026
"Open wide, come inside, ACMI and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are celebrating 60 years of Play School with a free children’s play exhibition about how an episode of the iconic series is made."
Australian Arts Review
The world has changed but Play School has not: why the beloved show is so, well, beloved
7 March 2026
“So, how has this simple, low-fi show managed to remain so popular for 60 years and counting?
An exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) seeks to answers this, though with a slight twist. In collaboration with the ABC, Play School: Come and Play! shines a light on the nuts and bolts of a Play School episode..”
Nell Gereats, The Sydney Morning Herald
What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years
4 March 2026
“There's a bear in there and a chair as well, at an exhibition marking 60 years of beloved children's TV program Play School."
Liz Hobday, The Canberra Times
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