School programs and resources

We offer a range of school excursions inspired by our exhibitions and collections. All programs are Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0 and developed by our team of highly experienced educators. Our friendly bookings team can help you put an excursion together - see our school visit information.

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Self-directed Years 1 to 2

Daily Life

Students learn about how daily life has changed for Aboriginal children and their families.

Self-directed Years 3 to 4

Place and Culture

Students learn about the diversity and longevity of Australia’s First Peoples and the significance of place to their culture and identity.

Self-directed Years 5 to 6

Our Shared History

Students learn about the diversity and longevity of Australia’s First Peoples and the impact of colonisation on their daily life and culture.

Various indigenous Shields in display case

Self-directed Years 7 to 8

Ancient Worlds

Students learn about the diversity of Victoria’s First Peoples as the longest continuous culture in the history of the world.

Self-directed Years 9 to 10

The Modern World

Students learn about the diversity of Victoria’s First Peoples and how they have fought for their country and their rights.

Staff member talking to visitors in Milarri Garden

Self-directed VCE

A Guide for Deeper Learning

Students learn about the complexity and diversity of Australia’s First Peoples and reflect on their own cultural practices.

School children using the multimedia interactive

Self-directed Years 1 to 10, VCE

First Peoples Gallery Visit

Self-directed trails for learning in First Peoples.

Two museum staff presenting to an iPad which shows schools watching from the classroom.

Museum Staff-led Years K to 10, VCE

Virtual Learning

Experience Museums Victoria from your classroom with this series of virtual learning sessions.