Chill out with VR and team challenges!
Experience Antarctica like never before with exclusive after-hours access to the exhibition, an immersive virtual reality film that transports students to the frozen continent, and a series of fun, team-based expedition challenges.
Inspired by the work of Antarctic scientists and expeditioners, teams will compete to navigate blizzards, harness wind power, respond to emergencies and establish a research station.
Adventure to the extreme
Along the way, they'll discover the teamwork, resilience and problem-solving needed to live and work in one of Earth's most extreme environments.
A fun and memorable evening experience that combines immersive technology, hands-on challenges and plenty of adventure.
VR headsets
The Antarctica Experience VR is suitable for all audiences, however the virtual reality headset is recommended for users 8 years and older. Specific guidance is provided in the health and safety notice below for young users aged 8 to 13 years. Children under the age of 8 are still welcome to attend a session, but teacher discretion is advised for wearing VR headsets. Not recommended for people with certain medical conditions. Glasses can be worn under the headset, but the focus cannot be adjusted.
Teachers must not wear a headset in order to maintain duty of care during the screening. A 2D version of the film is on the theatre screen.
Please read the health and safety notice before you book.
Year levels
3 to 12
Dates
20 July to 9 October
Times
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
5.30 to 7.30pm
Duration
2 hours
Cost
$19 per student
Accompanying adults free (must not wear VR headset)
Check out our object inquiry to see what students can learn from a 1913 board game. Students can also design their own game and enter our competition to win cool prizes!
Banner image: Underwater image of RSV Nuyina taken during the Denman Marine Voyage (detail). Pete Harmsen / Australian Antarctic Division