Whose Place?

About the program

Students explore the Museum of Sydney, located on the site of Australia’s first Government House, to investigate early contact between British colonists and Aboriginal peoples.

Students will engage in a variety of object-based learning and group activities to examine different perspectives on the impact of British settlement.

They will:

  • be guided through the Museum of Sydney and learn facts about the first Government House
  • analyse artworks and view historical artefacts uncovered from the site
  • handle objects and participate in group discussions about Aboriginal life before and after the arrival of the First Fleet
  • participate in a communication game to consider the challenges of cross-cultural understanding without a shared language.

If applicable, prepare your group with a social story available under program resources. This resource supports teachers, including those working with students with differing learning needs.

Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000

Museum of Sydney

Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Cafe
  • Wheelchair accessible
Cost (GST free)
From $200 for up to 20 students

See page for cost scale details

Duration
90 minutes
Sessions offered
Monday to Friday

10am–11.30am

12.30pm–2pm

2.30pm–4pm

Maximum students
60 per session
Supervision ratios

The supervision ratio is 1:10 for primary groups and 1:15 for secondary groups. Teachers and parents attend free of charge at these ratios. One carer per student with special needs will be admitted free of charge

Additional visitor costs

Each additional visitor will be charged at the concession rate of $12

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