There are no STEM classes or workshops listed for the Hawkesbury right now, but there are museums, an observatory and libraries in Windsor and Richmond that suit curious kids. This guide points you to those and to the questions worth asking before you go. We're still adding classes, so check back.
Museums and heritage in Windsor
Windsor has three places listed for history and science fans: Hawkesbury Museum at John Howe's House, Hawkesbury Regional Museum, and Peninsula House with Tebbutt's Observatory. The observatory could be a talking point for older kids who are curious about the night sky. We don't have opening times or tour details, so ask the organisers before you plan a visit. For the two museums, check whether they run children's activities and which days they are open.
Libraries in Richmond and Windsor
Five library listings cover the area. Graham Swain Library and Richmond Branch Library are in Richmond. Windsor Library, Hawkesbury Central Library and the Hawkesbury City Council Library Service are in Windsor. Libraries are a handy base for learning, with books on science, nature and making things. Ask the staff which children's sessions are coming up, and whether any are about science, technology or crafts.
Ideas for a learning outing
- Pair a museum visit with a library stop on the same day, as both are listed in Windsor.
- Before you go, let your child choose one thing they want to find out, then look for it when you get there.
- Keep visits short with younger children, and plan a snack break.
- Borrow a book on the topic afterwards so the outing carries on at home.
Questions to ask before you go
- Do you run activities for children, and for which ages?
- Is there a cost, and do I need to book?
- Which days and times are you open?
- Is the site easy to get around with a pram or wheelchair?
Opening times and programs change, so use each organiser's own page for the latest details. As we add classes and workshops for the Hawkesbury, they will appear beside this guide.
