Learning

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

Our museums, historic houses and gardens are at the heart of every school interaction. We offer immersive, curriculum-linked excursions for Stages 1 to 6

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

Two students looking up at the Madjeri at the Museum of Sydney.
Resource

The Water We Share: Past, Present and Future

Learn about traditional madjeri making with Gweagal clan leader Uncle Rod and how conservation works at Vaucluse House are preserving the estate’s waterways for the resident eels

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

Learning resources

Explore our range of online resources designed by teachers to support student learning in the classroom or at home

The Project: History Extension Seminar Day

This full-day student seminar is presented by Museums of History NSW and the State Library of NSW

Students laying in the hammocks at Hyde Park Barracks on the Home: Convicts, Migrants & First People Learning program
Onsite

History Adventures at the Barracks

Join us in the school holidays for a one-of-a-kind museum experience, where kids will discover what life was for the convicts at the Hyde Park Barracks!

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

Volunteers June 25

Tertiary student placements

Supporting students to gain valuable workplace experience and develop industry-specific abilities in a chosen area

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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