Hop In! an Immersive World of Play

Overview

Step into a playful, hands-on exhibition designed for children aged 3–12 and their families at Canberra Museum + Gallery.

Hop In! turns the familiar family home inside out. Rooms shift in scale and perspective, inviting children to move, build and imagine in surprising new ways.

Stretch out beneath a sky of clouds and gaze up into the grass. Crawl under oversized furniture to create your own secret world. Splash, tumble and explore a pool made for play, or wander through reimagined kitchens, backyards and bedrooms where creativity takes over.

At the heart of the exhibition is Bunny Dearest by artist Beci Orpin — a gentle, guiding companion woven throughout these imaginative environments.

Designed for active play and open-ended discovery, Hop In! sparks curiosity, builds confidence and creates opportunities for families to connect through shared play.