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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Four students with workbooks looking in a gallery. 
Museum Staff-led Years 7 to 10

History Lab (VCES)

Led by a museum educator, students use primary sources to develop critical thinking skills.
A young girl and two young boys playing with interactive exhibit.
Museum Staff-led Years 5 to 6

Many Stories

In this curriculum aligned program, primary students learn Australian immigration history and stories of immigrants using artefacts and objects from the museum collection.
A girl and boy laughing and looking at museum objects.
Museum Staff-led Years 3 to 4

Our Stories Museum Staff-led

Led by a museum educator, discover migration stories and learn about different cultures.
A girl sitting at a desk with pen in hand ready to write. The room is painted green and the walls are filled with objects and books.
Museum Staff-led Years 9 to 10, VCE

Creative Writing Lab

Inspire students and kickstart their creativity through creative writing workshops at the museum.   
A woman with black hair and a young girl with brown hair and glasses look and smile at a digital screen.
Museum Staff-led Years 9 to 10, VCE

Waves of Migration

Secondary history students use artefacts and documents to learn about Australia’s immigration history and waves of migration.

 

 
A film theatre with museum exhibits in the left and right hand side of the screen.
Museum Staff-led Years 9 to 10, VCE

Seeking Refuge and Belonging

Explore the issues and stories of people seeking refuge in the context of Australia's immigration history.
Primary students looking into glass case
Self-directed Years 3 to 6

Primary Museum Trail

In this self-directed program primary students discover immigration stories, cultural artefacts and Australian immigration history.
School students participating in an education program in the Greek Treasures exhibition at Immigration Museum
Self-directed Years 7 to 10

Secondary Museum Trail

Museum gallery excursion with support activities available online. Short introduction offered by museum staff.
A group of students entering the Immigration Museum from the courtyard.
Self-directed Years 9 to 10

Museum Plus Trail

In this self-guided program, Year 9 students investigate Australian immigration history through Immigration Museum exhibits and the surrounding Melbourne city precincts. 
A graphic from the augmented experience showing the inside of the Notre Dame cathedral in 1645.
Self-directed Years 7 to 12

Notre-Dame Self-directed

In this self-guided program, secondary students studying VCE French language or Level 7-8 History can explore the new immersive exhibition ‘Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition’. Available Term 1 only.
Three students in a classroom reading a document.
Self-directed Years 9 to 10, VCE

Waves of Migration Self-directed

Secondary students explore waves of migration and investigate the causes and impacts of migration waves to Australia over the last 230 years.
A photo of Identity exhibition. There are video screens, objects in glass cases and walls with abstract art.
Self-directed Years 7 to 10, VCE

Identity and Belonging Self-directed

Explore the themes of Identity and belonging and what it means to be part of a culturally diverse society.

 
Secondary school student looking at the Passport wall in Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours exhibition in Immigration Museum.
Self-directed VCE VM

VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) Personal Development Skills Strand Program

In the Identity exhibition, VCE students can explore identity, belonging and what it means to be part of a culturally diverse society.
Painting of sailing ship Marco Polo by Thomas Robertson, 1859
Online Years 3 to 4

Documenting the Voyage

An interactive storytelling session introducing students to primary sources and the perspectives of people from the 19th century. 
Online Years 5 to 6

From Vietnam to Victoria

Mai Ho arrived in Victoria in the 1970s after escaping from Vietnam. In this virtual session, students will be introduced to her story.
The painting portrays a scene from 2001 when crew from the Australian naval vessel HMAS Adelaide boarded the Olong
Online Years 9 to 10

Seeking Refuge Virtual

A virtual program exploring issues of asylum, refugee status, and Australia’s immigration policies.

 
Bill Boyd boxing with his pet Kangaroo, Kanga Joe
Teacher Resource Years 5 to 10, VCE

Making history

A digital education package incorporating research material and creative tools, enabling students to share digital histories.
Travelling trunk with stickers
Teacher Resource Years 2 to 10, VCE

Teacher Resources

Activities for students participating in the various education programs at the Immigration Museum.
Various objects and props relating to exploring nature used in outreach programs
Teacher Resource Years K to 10, VCE VM, VCE

Learning Kits

Engage your students with our learning kits full of exciting objects and learning materials.
Image composed of fog, a horse and wing texture
Museum Staff-led Years K to 10, VCE VM, VCE

Virtual Learning

Experience Museums Victoria from your classroom with this series of virtual learning sessions.
A boy with blonde hair and a girl with black hair looking at a digital screen in a museum gallery.
Self-directed Years 5 to 6

Many Stories Self-directed

Students explore the permanent exhibitions on the first floor with their very own passport.
Child holds up a giant triton shell up to their ear.
Teacher Resource Year K

Kindergarten Presentations

Discover our 'museum in a van' and online programs for kindergarten groups in Victoria.

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