15 September 2025

School holiday activity: 1975

| By National Library of Australia
Children working on arts and crafts with the National Library's 1975 exhibition branding

School holiday activity: 1975 at the National Library. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Curious about daily life in the past? Join the National Library’s Education team as they time travel back 50 years!

Participants will explore the new exhibition 1975: Living in the Seventies, then make creative responses to the fashion and food from the time. All craft materials will be supplied.

This activity is suitable for children 6 to 10 years of age.

Each ticket is for one child workshop participant and costs $5 each.

Adult supervision is required, but carers do not need to book a ticket for themselves.

This session will also run from 2 pm to 3 pm. Book the 2 pm session.

This event is held in association with the Library’s exhibition 1975: Living in the Seventies.

The Details

What: School holiday activity: 1975
When: Wednesday 1 October, 2 sessions: 10:30 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 3 pm
Where: National Library of Australia
Cost: $5. Register for 10:30am. Register for 2 pm session.

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