Years 3–8
1. 21,000 years of History
Students step back in time as they explore the historic sites on Acton Peninsula, surrounding the Museum. Through object handling, stories and imagination, students learn about the history of the area including its Indigenous peoples, the first European pastoral settlers, early Canberra government and today's National Museum.
Please note that this is an outdoor program. Students should wear sturdy shoes and bring hats and raincoats as necessary.
Maximum group size: 30
Duration: 2 hours
$5 per student
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Years 5–12*
2. Discovering the Museum
Students handle and investigate objects and explore the Museum's collections using digital cameras to record and reflect on how the Museum has chosen to tell Australia's stories.
Maximum group size: 60 for years 5–9 and 40 for years 10–12
Duration: 2 hours
$5 per student
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Years 7–12+
3. Investigating Sources
Students handle and investigate a variety of source materials from the Museum's collection and are challenged to consider how reliable the sources are in telling Australia's story. They then explore the galleries and analyse the way the Museum uses sources to tell Australia's stories.
Maximum group size: 30
Duration: 45 minutes facilitated, then allow 45 minutes for teacher-guided exploration
$3 per student
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Years 10–12
4. Interpreting the Museum
Curators and education officers guide students as they explore a range of exhibition methodologies and analyse how evidence is used to interpret and present Australian history.
Maximum group size: 30
Duration: 2 hours
$5 per student
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Years 11–12
5. Analysing Museum Exhibits
Students begin by exploring the ways an object can be 'read' and the variety of questions that can be asked in order to understand its meaning in an exhibition. They then analyse exhibits in the Museum's galleries and consider how objects and source material are used to represent Australia and Australians.
Maximum group size: 30
Duration: 45 minutes facilitated, then allow 45 minutes for teacher guided exploration
$3 per student
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All year levels
6. Talking Points
A 45-minute guided exploration of the Museum's galleries introduces students to several key objects, stories and themes. Students then further investigate the Museum under the supervision of their teachers.
Maximum group size: 40 divided into groups of 10
Duration: 45 minutes facilitated, then allow another 45–60 minutes for teacher-guided exploration.
$3 per student
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7. Museum Highlights
A dynamic audiovisual presentation introduces students to the exciting exhibitions found in the National Museum of Australia. Students are then encouraged to explore the galleries under the supervision of their teachers.
Minimum group size: 60
Duration: 15 minutes facilitated, then allow another 60–90 minutes for teacher guided exploration.
$1 per student
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