Museum in a van incursion: Rockets and Robots

Get ready for an exciting adventure that brings space exploration to life for young learners!

Kindergarten children learning about how astronauts journey to space using rockets during Museum Victoria's Rockets and Robots kindergarten incursion program
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Eugene Hyland

In this Rockets and Robots STEM workshop delivered in kindergartens, children will discover how astronauts journey to space using rockets and explore what it takes to live beyond the atmosphere. Children will participate in astronaut training, pack their rocket for a mission and blast off!

This immersive experience not only sparks curiosity but also builds foundational skills in problem-solving, coding, and teamwork—aligning with early childhood learning outcomes. The session includes engaging science demonstrations and opportunities for children to explore Mars rover robots in action, culminating in an experience with a real meteorite!

Designed for 4-year-old kindergarten groups, this program offers a fun and educational experience that encourages young explorers to dream big about the future of space travel!

Children will:

  • Engage in science demonstrations
  • Program Rugged Robots to discover hidden space rocks
  • Experience a real meteorite from space

Key program themes:

  • What is space and how do rockets work?
  • How do astronauts live in space?
  • How can we program robots to explore space?

Key learning outcomes: 

  • Learning Outcome 4. Children are confident and involved learners
  • Learning Outcome 5. Children are effective communicators
  • Practice Principle - Integrated Teaching and Learning Approaches

Booking details for 2026 expressions of interest

  • Cost: $320 for up to 30 participants
  • Duration: 45–60 minutes

Please read our booking conditions and cancellation policy before proceeding.

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Kindergarten child takes part in astronaut training as they prepare to pack their rocket for a mission to space during Museum Victoria's Rockets and Robots kindergarten incursion program
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Eugene Hyland
Museum educator engages kindergarten children in science demonstrations during Museum Victoria's Rockets and Robots kindergarten incursion program
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Eugene Hyland
Kindergarten children explore and code rover robots on an imaginary mission to Mars, programming robots around obstacles as they discover how robots can be programmed during Museum Victoria's Rockets and Robots kindergarten incursion program.
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Eugene Hyland
Kindergarten children building foundational skills in problem-solving, coding, and teamwork as they program a Rugged Robot during Museum Victoria's Rockets and Robots kindergarten incursion program
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Eugene Hyland
Aligning with early childhood learning outcomes, Museum Educator facilitates a science demonstration showing how rockets work using a balloon during Museum Victoria's Rockets and Robots kindergarten incursion program
Source: Museums Victoria / Photo: Eugene Hyland

Bilingual Auslan-English presentations

Bilingual Auslan-English sessions are available for all kindergartens and schools for Deaf children subject to staff availability.

Bilingual presentations integrate Auslan signs into the learning program. The programs are delivered by an Auslan presenter in collaboration with an English speaking presenter. Through hands-on exploration, play and Auslan storytelling, children are encouraged to learn basic Auslan signs related to dinosaurs and fossils.

These sessions are available by request (pending availability of presenters) for all kindergartens including schools for Deaf children. Where possible, priority will be given to kindergartens or schools that have a child/children that require Auslan to access the program.

Print-outs of key signs: