This summer step into a wild world of wonder, wackiness and whimsy. Explore large cardboard sculptures scaling more than 4.5 meters high and watch as they are brought to life by interactive digital projections. Join the curator of The Great & Grand Rumpus for a tour of this sculptural, digital, and immersive installation. Tours are free and space is limited. Book now to reserve your place.  Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.  Presented as part of The Great & Grand Rumpus exhibition. 

Imagine a world where one-eyed creatures can shoot laser beams and cows are taller than giraffes - in the land of imagined things at The Great & Grand Rumpus, anything is possible. Step into a wild world of wonder, wackiness and whimsy. Explore large cardboard sculptures scaling more than 4.5 meters high and watch as they are brought to life by interactive digital projections. Get hands on and craft your own mythical creation at The Great & Grand Rumpus. The land of the rumpus is a haven for makers, creators and artists alike.  Allow your inner child to experience the limitless imagination of make-believe places and see how over 1000 innovative storytellers just like you have crafted and sculpted mythical worlds and creatures based on ideas workshopped by kids over the last 18 months. The Great & Grand Rumpus brings the nonsensical to life, the unreal to reality and LOUDNESS to the Library!   Run wild The Great & Grand Rumpus

Join us in the State Library Gallery for a reimagined evening of making, creating and community. Surrounded by incredible creations from our 15-month community engagement project, you will be inspired by the imagination of children that have been brought to life by makers just like you at The Great & Grand Rumpus. See how the exhibition can evolve as we come to the close of this valued community project and work towards turning it into something extra special. Available gear will include: Laser cutters 3D printers Sewing machines Soldering equipment No experience or bookings are necessary, just come along, start a conversation and find out how the equipment works and make something great in The Land of the Rumpus.   Please note, the Fabrication Lab and The Edge are currently closed as we work through ongoing flood recovery.

Open-ended play sessions for children of all ages.   From dress-ups and puppets, cool construction kits and sensory toys, each of our play kits has been specially selected to inspire children (and babies!) of all ages to explore their senses, come up with games and get creative. Step away from your regular routine and the distractions of home into a space just for you and your family or invite your friends for a special play date!  Play Time takes place daily at 11am - 12:15pm. No bookings required.

This extraordinary project is a celebration of creativity, community, and is happening throughout 2021. In workshops happening at State Library and in schools throughout the year, project participants will work away to imagine, design and build an extraordinary public exhibition of large-scale sculptures and immersive installations. 

If you’ve ever admired the creative thoughts of children, and wanted to bring their ideas to life – come behind the scenes at The Edge’s Fabrication Lab and learn how we’re building a giant cardboard shark!

Cardboard boxes are everywhere.