Mawson’s Family Day

Meet sled dogs, explore Antarctica and enjoy a day of family fun

Come down to the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum lawns on Sunday for a fun Antarctic-themed family day.

Enjoy a range of activities and experiences throughout the Mawson’s Family Day, including:

• Free entry to the Mawson’s Huts Museum.
• Meet working sled dogs and chat with the team from Sled Dog Adventures Tasmania about the history of sled dogs in Antarctica.
• Antarctic stories, science, and exploration – brought to life for families with sessions run by the Mawson’s Huts Foundation Mobile Antarctic Classroom.
• Hands-on activities with the Antarctic Youth Coalition.
• Wool spinning demonstrations by Marion Wheatland from Spinning Pets Yarn using husky wool.
• Food and drinks available for purchase.
• Face painting, crafts, penguin painting and more.