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Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Dates: 22 May – 13 June – Multiple sessions
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: From $25.00 – Buy Tickets
Wonderverse at Australian National Maritime Museum – Immersive Family Experience for Vivid Sydney 2026
Step into a magical universe of light, music and imagination as Wonderverse arrives in Sydney for Vivid Sydney 2026. Taking over the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Gallery from 22 May to 13 June 2026, this interactive family experience invites children and parents on a breathtaking journey through glowing worlds filled with creativity, play and discovery.
Created by acclaimed Australian children’s theatre company Patch Company, Wonderverse makes its highly anticipated New South Wales debut with a multi-sensory adventure specially designed for children aged 4–10 and their families.
Event Details
- Event: Wonderverse
- Dates: 22 May – 13 June 2026
- Sessions: Multiple daily sessions
- Location: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney NSW 2000
- Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
- Recommended Ages: 4–10 years and families
- Tickets: From $25
An Interactive Journey Through Light and Imagination
Wonderverse is more than a performance — it’s an immersive adventure where children actively shape the experience around them. Guided through a series of interactive environments, families will explore glowing landscapes, musical games and cosmic-inspired spaces where imagination comes alive.
Inside Wonderverse, guests will:
- Walk through tunnels filled with flickering fireflies
- Dance inside glowing forests of light
- Interact with immersive musical experiences
- Explore cosmic worlds inspired by space and wonder
- Help create a living universe of colour, sound and movement
The experience blends theatre, interactive design, music and visual storytelling into a playful and educational family event unlike anything else at Vivid Sydney.
Creative Team Behind Wonderverse
Wonderverse combines the work of leading Australian creative talents to build its immersive worlds.
- Patch Company – Award-winning Australian children’s theatre creators
- Geoff Cobham – Renowned lighting and visual designer
- Elisha Umuhuri – Music by the acclaimed artist from Aboriginal hip-hop collective DEM MOB
Together, they create a sensory-rich experience filled with movement, sound and interactive visual storytelling designed to inspire curiosity and joy.
Designed for Families
To ensure every child has room to explore and interact, each Wonderverse session is limited to just 30 participants at a time. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions run throughout the Vivid Sydney festival period, making it easy for families to choose a time that suits their schedule.
The experience has been thoughtfully designed to be welcoming, inclusive and engaging for younger audiences while still offering a visually spectacular experience for adults.
Accessibility & Visitor Information
Wonderverse is a high-sensory experience featuring lighting effects and amplified music. Sensory aids are available to borrow from staff at the Lighthouse Gallery.
Additional accessibility features include:
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Visual story guide available online
- Pram parking available outside the performance space
- Baby change facilities nearby
- Accessible bathroom facilities
Babies under 18 months are admitted free without a ticket, although prams cannot enter the performance area.
Extra Museum Benefits Included
Guests attending daytime Wonderverse sessions also receive free access to the Australian National Maritime Museum’s core galleries between 10am and 4pm, along with selected family-friendly drop-in activities available during the day.
Families can also enjoy refreshments before or after the show at the nearby Harbour Watch Café, open from 10am to 9pm on performance days.
Getting There
The Australian National Maritime Museum is conveniently located in Darling Harbour, easily accessible by train, light rail, ferry and bus services.
Visitors driving to the venue can access discounted all-day parking at Harbourside Wilson Parking when validating their parking voucher at the museum.
A Must-See Family Experience at Vivid Sydney 2026
Combining immersive theatre, interactive technology, live music and imaginative storytelling, Wonderverse is one of the standout family experiences of Vivid Sydney 2026. Perfect for curious young minds and creative families, this enchanting adventure invites children to step inside a glowing universe where play, discovery and imagination lead the way.
Other Australian National Maritime Museum Events in Sydney
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide) – Australian National Maritime Museum – Sydney | 11 September 2025 – 22 February 2027
Frozen Witness: Aurora’s Polar Voyages – Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney | 25 September 2025 – 19 October 2026
Wonderverse – Australian National Maritime Museum – Sydney | 22 May – 13 June, 2026
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