Adelaide families, there’s a brand new indoor wonderland coming in to land at Adelaide Airport in 2026!

Already a massive hit in Geelong and Melbourne, MOPA is not your typical museum. It’s a vibrant, interactive space designed entirely for children – a place where art meets play in the most creative, colourful, and engaging ways possible.

Opening at the Adelaide Airport precinct, this purpose-built wonderland will be all about fun, learning and imagination for kids aged 1 to 12. With play-based experiences designed by experts in early learning, MOPA encourages kids to think big, create freely and explore without limits.

What You Can Expect When MOPA Lands in Adelaide:

  • Climbing structures, tunnels and imaginative play zones
  • Messy art stations (the good kind of mess) for painting and creating
  • Costumes and role play corners to spark storytelling and pretend play
  • Construction and tactile areas for hands-on building
  • Sensory-friendly spaces perfect for toddlers and little explorers
  • A family-friendly café with good coffee (yes please)

MOPA is all about slowing down, letting kids take the lead, and encouraging creativity in every corner. And while it’s packed full of fun, it’s also backed by a solid understanding of how kids learn best, through play.

It’s the kind of place that makes rainy days better, weekends more exciting, and school holidays a whole lot easier to fill.

When and Where:

  • Opening: 2026
  • Location: Adelaide Airport (Sir Donald Bradman Drive)
  • Parking: Onsite parking available
  • Ages: Best suited for ages 1–12
  • Tickets: Bookings will be essential – stay tuned

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the build and will share sneak peeks as we get them, so keep checking back for updates.

For now, start getting excited, because Adelaide’s about to welcome a whole new kind of museum – one made just for kids.

www..museumofplayandart.com.au

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