National Museum of Australia

Visit the National Museum of Australia and get hands-on with the history and cultures of Australia.

Onsite

LOOK, LISTEN, TOUCH and wonder about Australia and its history through a series of education programs and Museum experiences.

Qualified Educators lead Students through Australian Curriculum aligned, inquiry-driven programs to gain an understanding of Australia’s past, present and future. 

Discover the Museum’s immersive gallery Great Southern Land.

Explore gallery interactives to learn about the diversity and power of our ancient continent and connect Students with stories and objects from deep time to the present day.

Digital excursions

If you can’t get to the Museum or want a pre- or post-visit Museum experience we can Zoom straight into your classroom!

Our digital excursions use the Museum’s exhibits and objects:

•Years F–2 can explore the past and discover its relevance today.

•Years 3–6 examine the Endeavour voyage from the perspective of those on the ship and the First Nations peoples on the shore.

•Years 7–10 engage with the theme of nationhood.

•Years 9–12 investigate the struggle for rights and freedoms in Australia’s complex history.

Programs must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance at bookcanberraexcursions.com.au.

For more information visit nma.gov.au/learn.

Online resources

The Australia’s Defining Moments Digital Classroom at digital-classroom.nma.gov.au is a 1-stop digital resource for Teachers and Students inspiring learning about Australian history through a timeline, games, videos and Australian Curriculum aligned learning modules.

For more information about our programs, resources and events join facebook.com/groups/ TheMuseumForTeachers