Excursion essentials

Practical information for teachers bringing an education group to the Australian Museum.

Booking

Before your visit to the the Museum it is essential that you book your education group excursion with the Booking Officer on (+612) 9320 6163.

Payment

Your Booking Confirmation form will indicate the cost of your Museum entry and any additional components. Payment by cheque can be made on the day. Alternatively, if you would like your school to be invoiced, please bring your Booking Confirmation form with you on the day of your excursion and present it at the Admissions Desk on entry to the Museum.

Free entry for teachers prior to their students' excursion

A Teacher's Pass is posted to you after booking and gives you free Museum entry prior to the excursion to allow you to familiarise yourself with the facilities and exhibitions.

Familiarising students

Our research indicates that students gain maximum benefit from their excursion if they have an overview of their program for the day and are familiar with the Museum's floor plan.

Accompanying adults

The Museum highly recommends that at least two adults (including the teacher) accompany each group of 25-30 students. This allows classes to be divided into smaller groups and enhances the students' learning. All accompanying adults should be familiar with the day's program, floorplans and any written materials the students will be using.

• One adult is admitted free for every student with special needs.
• One adult is admitted free for every four pre-school children.
• One adult is admitted free for every four primary school students.
• One adult is admitted free for every ten secondary school students.

Photocopying

Please photocopy the appropriate materials for students and all accompanying adults before your visit.

Briefing

On arrival at the Museum the students will be met and briefed about the Museum. It is important that accompanying adults are present for this briefing.

Bag Storage

Museum staff will securely store students' bags.

Moving around the Museum

Teachers and accompanying adults are asked to stay with their groups at all times. Please manage large groups to avoid crowding in any one exhibition or around individual exhibits.

Lunch

We recommend that students bring their lunch and eat it in Hyde Park (just across the road). Re-entry to the Museum is free. Alternative locations will be provided in wet weather.

Photography

Students are encouraged to bring cameras to record their excursion. There are some temporary exhibitions that do not allow photography and you will be informed about these on arrival.

Ms Helen Wheeler , Education Project Officer
Last Updated: 6 May 2012

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