Free School Holiday Fun: Build Your Own Windmill!

Catch the Wind, make it Spin!

Where the Sydney skyline is now defined by modern architecture, two centuries ago the tallest structures to be found around Sydney Cove were actually windmills.

These school holidays, kids can step into the past and discover the magic of Sydney’s old windmills! In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how windmills once powered the colony and explore the 'Windmills on the Skyline' exhibition, before getting creative by making and decorating their very own mini windmill to take home. 

No need to book, just drop in between the following days and times!

• Mon 29 September – Fri 3 October, 11am - 1pm
• Tue 7 October - Fri 10 October, 11am - 1pm

Note: The workshop is not held on public holidays or weekends. 

After the workshop, step into The Rocks Discovery Museum to explore the Windmill Exhibition and uncover the fascinating story of Sydney’s early skyline. Want to dive deeper? Discover more about the city’s windmill history here.

After the workshop, visit the Windmill Exhibition at to learn about the fascinating history of Sydney's windmills. You can also read more about the history of Sydney's windmills here.