MoPA’s hot weather policy
Does MoPA have Air Conditioning?
MoPA currently operates three Museums and each of these Museums has a unique air conditioning solution. Given the host of variables including each building’s age and insulation, the weather type (humidity v dry heat) and the AC system itself, each air conditioning solution delivers a different outcome.
Further to the air conditioning, and similar to those operating in the Early Learning and Education sectors, MoPA employs a Hot Weather policy, to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests, at all times.
MoPA’s hot weather policy:
1. OUR PROACTIVE MEASURES: Our goal is to ensure that every time you book to visit MoPA, it will be a magical experience. For this reason, when the forecast is too hot and we do not have full confidence in our AC’s ability to manage that heat, we will not allow tickets to be purchased online for that session. This means that if you are able to buy tickets to any given session, it’s because we are confident that the weather on that day that you’re booking for will be manageable. If you are unable to book at any given time, it will be because there are no tickets left for that time, or because a weather forecast is available that indicates the AC will not be able to keep up.
2. OUR REACTIVE MEASURES: When the weather catches us by surprise (which can happen from time to time!) and this results in an uncomfortable environment, a full credit is available for guests to re-book a visit for another time. We will do our best to contact affected bookings in advance of their visit, but if you do visit the Museum and are not comfortable staying, all you need to do is ask our friendly team within 15-mins of your arrival, and they will happily process a credit for you.
Does MoPA Geelong Have Air Conditioning?
The building that houses MoPA Geelong has excellent thermal qualities and the evaporative cooling fends off the warmer days well. Our Geelong Museum is blessed with a glorious outdoor space and for safety reasons the doors leading to this area remain open even on warmer days – as a result, there are some areas of the Museum that will warm up more than others on very hot days.
Does MoPA Sandringham Have Air Conditioning?
UPDATED: December 12, 2024. MoPA Sandringham now has fully refrigerated air-conditioning. This Museum is a very comfortable environment all year around – both a great escape from the heat but also the perfect rainy-day getaway!
Does MoPA Thomastown Have Air Conditioning?
UPDATED: December 16, 2024. Woohoo, MoPA Thomastown now has fully refrigerated air-conditioning installed down BOTH wings (party rooms, art rooms, key exhibits, etc) and 6 giant fans to reticulate the fresh air!
In addition to the new Air Conditioning at MoPA Thomastown, our regular hot weather policy (detailed above) is in place, with both proactive and reactive measures guaranteeing all guests are able to enjoy a very comfortable environment in which to play, every single time you visit!
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And the MOST popular Xmas Gift @ MoPA this year is? Our limited edition Xmas Membership Pack!!
$98 for UNLIMITED MoPA visits in 2025 + free tee + free paintbrush pen + free sticker pack!! WHOA!!!
🎨🎄Mo Mo Mo, Merry Christmas🎄💝
ATTN: IT’S FREE CRAFT SNOW DOME O’CLOCK.
From today right up until Christmas eve, ALL children visiting MoPA can work with our educators to create and take home their very own PERSONALISE-ABLE SNOW DOME!!
Yep. That’s right. Snow. In a dome. AND a drawing. Also in the dome. Cutest. Gift. Ever.
A tribute to Nonny? A nod to Uncle Lach? A gift for Auntie Paula? Or perhaps simply “The place where Iggy came from” (thanks Lily, Mum did clarify that Iggy is your lil’ plush penguin).
YOUR child’s snow dome can be whatever their imagination desires; and EVERY child that visits MoPA will receive one to make and take - from now and Christmas eve. Epic.
x MoPA
🥳 MoPA Thomastown will open on Wednesday 4th December, and tickets are available as of… RIGHT… NOW!
Please note that pre-booked tickets to visit all of our Museums are essential, and walk-ins are not available. Rest assured that this policy guarantees that we are NEVER overcrowded, and you will ALWAYS have ample space to enjoy the Museum.
We do expect the first few weeks will sell out quite quickly, so please be sure to jump onto our website soon - to secure the time slot that suits you and your friends best.
The MoPA Thomastown team can’t WAIT to meet you!
What are the most popular MoPA Christmas Gifts?
1. Memberships: Our best seller
2. Gift Cards: A close second
3. Gift Shop Goodies: VERY popular
THIS year we ALSO have something extra special planned for those choosing to gift from MoPA 🫶🏼 — Every Membership gifted will receive a FREE $38 Gift Pack, and every Gift Card Gifted will receive a FREE $8 Craft Gifting Ornament!!
Oh… And please do give our lil’ elves a buzz if you need help choosing 1800 00 66 82!! x
FINALLY - The big (well, GIANT) reveal is less than 3 weeks away!
And after almost a full year in design and construction, we just can’t WAIT to show you all of what’s on offer at Melbourne’s new Children’s Museum.
Whilst we haven’t put tickets on sale yet, we HAVE opened bookings for Birthday Parties 🥳 Note: If you ARE keen to book a party, we recommend that you book at least 8-12 weeks in advance, because all our party availability does sell out.
x MoPA
What does red sound like? Yellow smell like? Pink feel like? MoPA’s all-senses colour wheel is a beautiful introduction to abstract thinking for lil’ cuties. It’s a wondrous experience to share with your children (you can almost SEE their brains ticking away) and that’s why it’s 100% our fav… ONE of… our favourite exhibits. 😜🎨♥️
Massive progress on the new Museum build this week. Just 4 weeks to go northsiders!! CAN’T WAIT!!
Get ya spook on, baby!! 🎃👻 Halloween hits both MoPA Geelong AND MoPA Sandringham TOMORROW.
We’re counting down to “trick-or-treat” with a ssssuper sssspooky sssstorytimes and THE cutest creepy critter craft you’ve ever seen. 👁️
ALL Halloween activities are included with ALL bookings and operating through ALL sessions from tomorrow (THU 24) right up ‘til Halloween (THU 31)! x 🕷️
