Snapshot
Opening Hours
Weekdays 8.30am – 5pm. Check website for up-to-date weekend and PH hours. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Session Times
On the hour and half hour
Session Duration
60 minutes
Entry Fees
Free entry
Facilitated Program
Fully facilitated (teacher must attend)
Group Size
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 50
Teacher to Student Ratio
Supervision ratio 1:30
Self-Guided Program
Teacher guided programs available - email for details.
Royal Australian Mint
Visit the Royal Australian Mint to:
- learn how coins are made and make your own $1 coin (cost $3)
- see robots at work.
- explore the story of Australian coins.
Australian Curriculum links
The Mint program links to the HASS and Design and Technologies learning areas.
Students will discover:
- how trade, currency and the way we use money has changed over time
- how coins are used to celebrate and commemorate significant events
- how technology helps us design and make coins.
Visit in person or from your classroom
In-person programs and virtual experiences can be booked through bookcanberraexcursions.com.au
Fun, educational activities can be found on the Mint's website.