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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.

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.
Animal Classification
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).
Anzac Legacy Gallery - Handling kit
Biodiversity & Classification
Yr 7-12
Discuss, observe and explore real specimens to develop an understanding of biodiversity in the natural world.
Biodiversity & Classification
Exploring Toys
Prep - Yr 2
Interact with toys from the collection to create your very own museum mini-exhibition.
Exploring Toys
Investigating Insects
Prep - Yr 5
Find out how to tell if an animal is an insect and what makes them so special.
Investigating Insects