National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Spark imaginations at the NFSA, home of the national audiovisual collection.

Discover iconic Australian film and television moments and build vital media literacy skills.

Media and Me

Whose stories shape the way we see Australia?

How do images, sound and text influence what we believe?

How can we read the media around us with confidence and curiosity?

Media and Me is a program designed to spark curious minds and empower Students to explore how Australia’s stories are told and shared using images, sound and text.

Drawing on the NFSA’s diverse collection,this dynamic program encourages critical media thinkers to explore how media shape’s identity, challenges representations, and builds confidence to navigate and create in today’s digital world.

Where:Onsite in Acton (Theatrette & Mediatheque)

What:60-minute duration •Fully facilitated •Teachers must attend

Cost:$7 (10–80 Students).

A Night at the Movies

Treat your Students to a magical night at the movies, with a range of iconic Australian films on offer.

Exclusively for school groups,A Night at the Movies includes behind-the-scenes content, outlining the history of cinema projection in Australia and how we play films in cinemas today.

Audiences will also enjoy a selection of vintage advertisements from our collection before the feature film plays.

Where:Onsite in Acton (Theatrette)

What:Approximately 2 hours •Not facilitated•Teachers must supervise.

Cost:$12 (50–105 Students) •Tickets include a sweet treat.

Contact learning@nfsa.gov.au to discuss options for groups under or over capacity.

Book via the Book Canberra Excursions website at bookcanberraexcursions.com.au.

We are working on a suite of new onsite experiences for school groups!

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