Stories under the fig tree – Museum of Contemporary Art Australia – The Rocks, Sydney | 4 August, 2025 – 1 January, 2026

Location: NCCL foyer: Level 3, Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street , The Rocks NSW 2000
Dates: Every day, 12pm to 5pm
Monday 4 August to Thursday 1 January 2026

During Museum opening hours: Mon, Wed–Fri (closed Tuesdays)

Cost: Free – Book tickets

Drop by and enjoy a vibrant collection of First Nations children’s books for ages 0–10.

Whether read aloud with little ones or enjoyed independently by older children, this growing selection of joyful stories celebrates culture, imagination and the power of storytelling.

All books are published by Magabala Books and are by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators.

Settle into a nook and stay as long as you like during Museum opening hours. Free for all ages.

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