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.

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).

Creature Features

Prep-Yr 3

‘Creature Features’ is a gamified learning challenge in which students search for animals that possess particular external features, as determined by the roll of our specially designed dice.

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.