Unearthed: Exclusive Teacher Event at Museum of Sydney
You’re invited to join us at the Museum of Sydney to discover a range of learning opportunities for students in stages 2, 3 and 4.
This is also an exclusive opportunity to take a curator tour of our new exhibition, Unearthed. The groundbreaking exhibition highlights a significant archaeological dig that unearthed the remains of Australia’s first Government House in the 1980s and 90s.
The evening will include:
- curator talks
- workshops with our Learning team
- networking
- and more!
Dig in to learn more about our Learning programs at the Museum of Sydney.
Stage 4:
Unearthed: Digging Up the Past
Do you want to take your Stage 4 students to the site of a significant archaeological dig? Engage them in the process of excavation? And get them thinking about the value of archaeology?
This hands-on program enables students to explore links between First Nations and European histories on the site of the first Government House: ground zero for colonisation. Learn about the different cultures and perspectives present in the expanding colony of NSW in the 19th century. Consider the themes of resilience, survival and resistance in the colony as they apply to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people through object-handling, sensory activities, primary sources, and storytelling
Stage 2:
Whose Place?
Bring your students to the Museum of Sydney to ask the question: Whose place is this? Held on the site of Australia’s first Government House, this program invites students to investigate early contact between British colonists and Aboriginal peoples. Engage in a variety of object-based learning and group activities to examine different perspectives on the impact of British settlement
Museum of Sydney
Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000- Cafe
- Wheelchair accessible
Date
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time
4pm–6pm
Entry fees
Free, registrations required
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