We acknowledge the Gadigal, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands.

Cinémathèque Junior

A cat-like creature and two girls fish in a stream from an overhanging tree branch.

Still from My neighbour Totoro 1998, courtesy of Sony

Start your little one’s cinematic journey with fortnightly screenings designed to inspire and delight. Children under 2 free.

These relaxed family sessions take place in a lightly dimmed theatre, with easy pram access. Visitors are welcome to come and go at any time throughout the session. There is a small soft-play space available for little visitors to enjoy before each screening.

After the movie, visit the Ashley Dawson-Damer Children's Art Library on Lower level 3, with ‘cubby houses’ for reading, tables for drawing, and a big comfortable lounge to read books together.

Presented by Sydney Cinémathèque, Sydney’s home of curated cinema at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Cinema Kids

Cinémathèque Junior

Various Wednesdays
10.30am

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Naala Nura building

Lower level 1, Centenary Auditorium

Adult $18
Concession $16
Member $15
Child ( 2–12 years old ) $10
Under 2 – Free

  • Still from Ponyo 2008, courtesy of Crunchy Roll

    Ponyo

    Director Hayao Miyazaki, 2008, Japan
    101 min, 35mm-to-digital, colour, rated G
    Tomoko Yamaguchi, Kazushige Nagashima
    English-dubbed version

    One morning near his seaside home, five-year-old Sōsuke discovers a goldfish named Ponyo who is stuck in a jam jar. When Ponyo’s father, a powerful underwater sorcerer, forces her to return to the ocean depths, Ponyo is determined to join Sōsuke on the surface and become human. What follows is an amazing underwater adventure for all ages.

    Image: 

    Still from Ponyo 2008, courtesy of Sony

    Wednesday 22 July 2026 10.30am–12.10pm

    Book

  • Three Dalmatian puppies peek over the arm of a couch.

    One hundred and one Dalmatians

    Directors Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, 1961, USA
    79 min, 35mm-to-digital, colour, rated G

    When adorable Dalmatian puppies are kidnapped by the wicked Cruella de Vil, devoted dogs Pongo and Perdita set off on a daring rescue across the English countryside. Filled with humour, heart and unforgettable characters, One hundred and one Dalmatians is a delightful family adventure celebrating courage, teamwork and loyalty.

    Image: 

    Still from One hundred and one Dalmatians 1961, courtesy of Disney

    Wednesday 5 August 2026 10.30–11.50am

    Book

  • Two children play in tall grass beside a large cat-like animal holding an umbrella.

    My neighbor Totoro

    Director Hayao Miyazaki, 1988, Japan
    86 min, 35mm-to-digital, colour, rated G
    Chika Sakamoto, Noriko Hidaka
    English-dubbed version

    Two young girls, Satsuki and Mei, have moved with their father into a new home in the countryside, while their mother recovers from illness in a nearby hospital. To their surprise, they soon discover that they share this home with some rather unusual creatures and even stranger neighbours – forest guardians, including one the girls dub Totoro. When trouble occurs, their new friends help them to rediscover hope.

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    Still from My neighbour Totoro 1988, courtesy of Sony

    Wednesday 19 August 2026 10.30–11.55am

    Book