Play School
Touring exhibitions for hire

Play School: Come and Play!

Touring from late 2026 - and already in high demand

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

This exhibition tour has been assisted by the Australian Governments Visions of Australia program.

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, VIC
11 Nov 2026 - 14 Mar 2027

Hyphen Wodonga Library Gallery, VIC 
30 Mar - 13 Jun 2027

Orange Regional Gallery, NSW
03 Jul - 10 Oct 2027

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, QLD
06 Nov 2027 - 13 Feb 2028

Museum of the Riverina, NSW
04 Mar - 04 Jun 2028

MAC yapang, NSW
29 Jul - 29 Oct 2028

Frankston Arts Centre , VIC
18 Nov 28 - 20 Jan 29

Redcliffe Museum, QLD
17 Feb - 10 Jun 2029

Grafton Regional Gallery, NSW 
18 Aug - 04 Nov 2029

Rockhampton Museum of Art, QLD
09 Dec 2029 - 02 Apr 2030

Education Resources

Play School: Come and Play! family resource

Find fun facts, questions and activities to support your visit to Play School: Come and Play!

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Children playing in the Play School exhibition at ACMI

In the press

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 artsreview.com.au
The world has changed but Play School has not: why the beloved show is so, well, beloved
Nell Gereats, The Sydney Morning Herald smh.com.au
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 canberratimes.com.au

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