Our Stories
- What
- Museum Staff-led
- When
- Terms 2-4, Mon–Thu
- Year level
- Years 3-6
- Maximum student numbers
- Maximum 30 students
- Cost
- Free as part of the Positive Start program
- Booking information
- Bookings (03) 9927 2754
What stories can a possum skin cloak, a carved wood panel or an embroidered banner tell?
In this program, students will interact with these objects that explore a range of cultural histories and make connections to their own family histories.
Following the staff led session, students are presented with an education resource, which they will use to guide them through museum galleries. The gallery experience will support students to make further connections to their own their identity and migration stories.
All Victorian Government schools and low fee-paying, non-government schools are eligible to access Positive Start programs.
Museums Victoria acknowledges the support of the Department of Education and Training, Victoria, through the Positive Start in 2022 initiative.
Curriculum links
- Humanities – History: Foundation to Level 4
- Intercultural Capability: Level 5 and 6
Related programs and resources
Victorian Stories discovery trail for primary schools
Museum gallery excursion with support activities available online. Short introduction offered by museum staff.
Culture Makers Lab
Secondary students explore the complexities of identity and belonging through artist-led creative learning workshops
Documenting the voyage
An interactive story telling session introducing students to primary sources and the perspectives of people from the 19th century.