For teachers

Our education programs spark curiosity, develop scientific understanding and enhance cultural awareness in students of all ages.

Curriculum-linked education programs

Through immersive and object-based experiences, the Australian Museum’s education programs spark curiosity, develop scientific understanding and enhance cultural awareness in students of all ages. The Australian Museum offers programs that are available onsite at the museum or offsite where the museum comes to your classroom, library, community centre or other location.

Educator led programs

Touch real artefacts, discover museum treasures and go behind the scenes of the Australian Museum.

Early years program
Primary & Secondary school programs

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Self-guided programs & teachers notes

Activities and information for teachers and students visiting the Museum on a self-guided excursion.

Exhibition tours
Teachers notes

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Museum comes to you

Discover the education programs and Museum content that can be delivered to students in the classroom.

Museum in a Box
Incursions
Video conferencing

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School bookings

Information to assist teachers in planning for their education group excursion. Bookings are essential.

Available Monday - Friday
during term only
9.30am – 5pm

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Sydney Science Festival

Join in the biggest celebration of science for schools, presented by the Australian Museum in collaboration with over 50 other leading organisations.

Interactive workshops
Science shows
Speciality Expo

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Visit & Book

From dinosaurs, precious gemstones to cultural treasures from Australia and the Pacific, the Australian Museum has something for everyone. Open daily 9.30am-5pm, except Christmas day.

What’s on calendar
Admission
Getting here

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