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Primary programs
Tactile experiences with fun and engaging activities for students
Our programs are designed to inspire children from kindergarten to Year 6 to explore the world in a playful, stimulating and hands-on way.
Curriculum links
Our primary school program links exceptionally well to the Human Society and its Environment (HSIE), creative arts, science and technology syllabuses.
Our teaching is discussion-based and inquiry-focused, as students explore the museum. Most schools book either a two-hour or three-hour visit. Both include a session in our hands-on room and a tour of the museum led by our education officers.
Activities
Primary school students can explore the collections and participate in a range of engaging activities, including:
- handling objects
- trying on togas
- mummy wrapping
- creating art
- making butterflies.
These are some of the topics available:
- ancient history
- animals in art and history
- Australian social history
- democracy and forms of government
- heritage tours of the University
- historic photography and the past
- Indigenous Australia
- the natural world
- visual arts
- writing and languages.
Talk to us about your group’s educational needs, and we can match you with a program.
If you can't travel to the museum, we offer a series of digital learning experiences. Students can explore the collections – and our team can answer their questions – from the comfort of your classroom. Please contact us for more information. Charges apply.
Pricing
| Primary programs (K–6) | Price per student |
|---|---|
| Two hours |
$14 |
| Three hours | $16 |
Teachers, parents and carers join for free.
The NSW government has relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions on school excursions. Talk to us about your group’s educational needs, and we can match you with a program.
Featured image (top of the page): A student examines a Horse-bit during a hands on session.
