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Explore our curriculum-linked programs, excursions and resources for stages 1 to 6

A group of students and Sydney Living Museums curriculum program deliverer Hannah at the Old Dairy as part of the Early to Rise program at Rouse Hill Estate

Onsite programs

We offer immersive, curriculum-linked excursions for Stages 1 to 6. Step into history to discover how people lived in the past and the important events and stories that unfolded in these special places

Sophie Reid, Producer – Learning Programs; Carlin de Montfort, curator; and Naomi Manning, Producer – Learning Programs, stand in front of a series of cameras as they present a virtual excursion. They are standing behind a table of historical objects in the Meet the Convicts room on the top floor of the Hyde Park Barracks.

Virtual excursions

Our interactive virtual excursions connect your class live with a museum educator and focus on specific curriculum content, concepts and skills. We currently offer virtual excursions for Stages 1 to 4

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Writing the Project: History Extension Seminar

This interactive online seminar is presented by Museums of History NSW and the State Library of NSW

Close up of a ceramic bottle. This item was featured in one of our virtual excursions.

Online resources

Explore our range of free online learning resources designed by teachers for primary and secondary school students

Virtual Excursion

Beautiful waterways...and stinky sewers!

With more than 430 rivers and thousands of creeks, streams and wetlands – the State of NSW is connected by water

Installation view of Learning Precinct: Learning 1, located in North Range of Hyde Park Barracks.

Access & inclusion

Our new onsite program for school students allows students to make personal and memorable connections to the past in an inclusive environment

Students examine the archaeology from Hyde Park Barracks on the Home: Convicts, Migrants & First People Learning program

Teacher-guided visits

School groups are welcome to book a teacher-guided visit to our museums

Lorinda Taylor, SLM Graphic Designer, and Mia Newton, Design Intern for How to Move a Zoo, colour in animal ears and noses in the 'Build your own animal' craft activity hub.

Internships

We offer project-based internships that give students direct experience of working in a museum

Cudgegong Valley Public School students participating in education programs Expanding the Colony and A Colonial Eye, Rouse Hill House and Farm

Learning subsidy

Museums of History NSW is pleased to offer support to selected students to attend our learning programs

Contact us

The Learning Team
The Mint
10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: + 61 2 8239 2288
Email: learning.team@mhnsw.au

Bookings
For all Learning bookings, please contact Bookings:

Phone: + 61 2 8239 2211
Email: bookings@mhnsw.au

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