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Children’s Sensorium

Children’s Sensorium

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Date:

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 +57 more

Time:

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cost:

Free

Venue:

Pinnacles Gallery
20 Village Boulevard
Thuringowa Central QLD 4817

Phone:

07 4727 9011

Email:

galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au

Overview

8 November 2025 to 8 March 2026

The Children’s Sensorium, curated by Grace McQuiltan with artistic direction from N'arwee't Carolyn Briggs, is an interactive exhibition featuring light, colour, touch, sound, smell and taste to activate children’s curiosity, connect them to local Country, and introduce strategies and techniques that support emotional resilience and wellbeing.

The exhibition is designed for children aged 4 – 11 and their parents and carers. It includes sense-based installations to create an environment that is fun and engaging. It includes a variety of materials for play and is a space that children can spend time to explore their senses, feelings, thoughts, worries and hopes.

Additional Details

Age Suitability:

All ages

Accessibility:

  • Disability parking
  • Disability restroom
  • Sensory relaxed performance
  • Wheelchair accessible venue

Notes:

The Children’s Sensorium will be exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery 8 November 2025 – 8 March 2026.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
This exhibition is designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and joyful exploration. To help everyone enjoy the experience, we kindly ask all visitors to embrace the following principles:
Engage Creatively
Use your imagination! This space is for storytelling, building, experimenting and expressing ideas.
Explore with your hands, your mind and your voice – thoughtfully and respectfully.
Move Mindfully
Walk through the space so everyone can enjoy it safely. Keep movements gentle and purposeful – This is a place for creative play, not physical play.
Share the Space Kindly
Use indoor voices to help everyone concentrate and connect. Be aware of others around you—collaboration and kindness make the experience better for all.
Respect the Environment
Treat materials, artworks, and installations with care.
Leave things as you found them so others can enjoy them too.
Safety Guidelines
* Any person under 18 must be signed in by a parent or guardian who agrees to the Conditions of Entry.
* Any person under 18 must always be supervised by their parent or guardian in the exhibition space.
* It is recommended that there is one parent/guardian to every 4 children.
* You are welcome to take photographs in the space, however you must ensure that you do not take photographs of any children that are not your own.
* There are tripping hazards in the space. Walk through the space so everyone can enjoy it safely.
* For your safety we ask that you refrain from climbing or jumping from any structures in the exhibition space.
* Please let reception staff know of any issues or hazards you come across in the exhibition space.
* Photosensitive Seizure Warning: The space contains neon lights and a video game which may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Visitor discretion is advised.
* Allergy Risk: The space contains live plants and trees. While every care has been taken to select low-risk plants, there is still a chance of allergic reaction.

Remember to keep your actions friendly and use inside voices.

Image credit:

Hiromi Tango, Hiromi Hotel INHABITANT, 2022.
Archives of Feeling 2022,
RMIT Design Hub Gallery.
Image courtesy of the artists and their
representatives. Photo by Tobias Titz.

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