School programs

School programs provide a unique museum experience to enrich and extend the outcomes of your Museum visit. Learning programs offer creative exploration and investigation of museum objects and/or stories through programs developed specifically to support the Australian Curriculum. All programs are available during Queensland school terms.

Find dates for 2020 listed on each of the page for each program.

All programs are $6.00 per student. Supervising adults FREE.

For more information, click on the programs below. For procedures and to access the bookings form, visit School Group Booking.

Animal Classification

Years 3 - 6

Students investigate real animal specimens and why we organise them into groups.

Anzac Legacy Gallery - Handling kit

Yr 9

Suite of school resources to compliment your class visit to the ANZAC Legacy Gallery. Downloadable resources included (bookings essential). CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Biodiversity & Classification

Yr 7-12

Discuss, observe and explore real specimens to develop an understanding of biodiversity in the natural world.

Exploring Toys

Prep - Yr 2

Interact with toys from the collection to create your very own museum mini-exhibition.

Investigating Insects

Prep - Yr 5

Find out how to tell if an animal is an insect and what makes them so special.