School programs and resources
We offer a range of school excursions inspired by our exhibitions and collections. All programs are Victorian curriculum-aligned 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.
![Four students with workbooks looking in a gallery.](/media/rffbudfe/mveducation-im-tinyempirecollective-3.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133453111955200000&bgcolor:fff)
History Lab (VCES)
Develop student historical thinking with primary sources from the Museum collection. Free for government schools.
![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.](/media/20990/woman-reading-in-a-green-room.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133119480875170000&bgcolor:fff)
Creative Writing Lab
Inspire students and kick start their creativity through creative writing workshops at the museum.
![The painting portrays a scene from 2001 when crew from the Australian naval vessel HMAS Adelaide boarded the Olong](/media/21023/boat-painting.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133123102410870000&bgcolor:fff)
Seeking Refuge Virtual
A virtual program exploring issues of asylum, refugee status, and Australia’s immigration policies.
![Three students in a classroom reading a document.](/media/u5apowss/mveducation-im-tinyempirecollective-5.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133453148321570000&bgcolor:fff)
Waves of Migration Self-directed
Students explore the waves of migration and varying perspectives of Australian society across 19th to 21st century.
![Secondary school student looking at the Passport wall in Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours exhibition in Immigration Museum.](/media/1978/girl-passports.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133119648300470000&bgcolor:fff)
VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) Personal Development Skills Strand Program
A program introducing VCAL students to Victoria’s cultural diversity through a visit to the Immigration Museum.
![Primary students looking into glass case](/media/1703/000038074c-39.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=131025993038900000&bgcolor:fff)
Primary Museum Trail
Museum gallery excursion with support activities available online. Short introduction offered by museum staff.
![Various objects and props relating to exploring nature used in outreach programs](/media/3247/000109737c-41.jpg?center=0.54020100502512558,0.587248322147651&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=132984863342230000&bgcolor:fff)
Learning Kits
Engage your students with our learning kits full of exciting objects and learning materials.
![Painting of sailing ship Marco Polo by Thomas Robertson, 1859](/media/21016/ship.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133119564394900000&bgcolor:fff)
Documenting the Voyage
An interactive storytelling session introducing students to primary sources and the perspectives of people from the 19th century.
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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.
![Image composed of fog, a horse and wing texture](/media/18092/learn-banner2.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=132763575029770000&bgcolor:fff)
Virtual Learning
Experience Museums Victoria from your classroom with this series of virtual learning sessions.
![A girl and boy laughing and looking at museum objects.](/media/qfubjozr/mveducation-im-tinyempirecollective-14.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133453183475400000&bgcolor:fff)
Our Stories Museum Staff-led
An interactive session unpacking migration and First Peoples stories through museum objects
![A young girl and two young boys playing with interactive exhibit.](/media/21019/header-im.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133455538852200000&bgcolor:fff)
Many Stories
An interactive session unpacking stories of migration from the 19th century to present day.
![A film theatre with museum exhibits in the left and right hand side of the screen.](/media/1979/seeking-refuge-000018909c-39.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133453146708730000&bgcolor:fff)
Seeking Refuge Museum Staff-led
Explore the issues and stories of people seeking refuge in the context of Australia's immigration history.
![A boy with blonde hair and a girl with black hair looking at a digital screen in a museum gallery.](/media/21018/immigration-museum-education-program-promotion.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133123094946070000&bgcolor:fff)
Many Stories Self-directed
Students explore the permanent exhibitions on the first floor with their very own passport.
![School students participating in an education program in the Greek Treasures exhibition at Immigration Museum](/media/22009/microsoftteams-image.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133229264409670000&bgcolor:fff)
Secondary Museum Trail
Museum gallery excursion with support activities available online. Short introduction offered by museum staff.
![A photo of Identity exhibition. There are video screens, objects in glass cases and walls with abstract art.](/media/21017/identity-yours-mine-ours-exhibition.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133119579127230000&bgcolor:fff)
Identity and Belonging: Self-directed
Explore the themes of Identity and belonging and what it means to be part of a culturally diverse society.
![Bill Boyd boxing with his pet Kangaroo, Kanga Joe](/media/3381/000226466c-41_crop.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=131383041758130000&bgcolor:fff)
Making history
A digital education package incorporating research material and creative tools, enabling students to share digital histories.
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Teacher Resources
Activities for students participating in the various education programs at the Immigration Museum.
![A woman with black hair and a young girl with brown hair and glasses look and smile at a digital screen.](/media/21024/microsoftteams-image-109.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133119686173570000&bgcolor:fff)
Waves of Migration
Students explore the waves of migration and varying perspectives of Australian society across 19th to 21st century.
![Child holds up a giant triton shell up to their ear.](/media/vuycuegk/ocean-1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=133445394105370000&bgcolor:fff)
Kindergarten Presentations
Discover our 'museum in a van' and online programs for kindergarten groups in Victoria.