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Primary programs
Tactile experiences with fun and engaging activities for students
Our programs are designed to inspire children from kindergarten to Year 6 to explore the world in a playful, stimulating and hands-on way.
What is a Museum?
Primary school students visiting the Chau Chak Wing Museum have a unique oportunity to learn about how museums work and what they do through our object-based and museum-focused programs.Ìý Our broad and diverse exhibitions give students the opportunity to see contemprary art, natural history specimens and ancient artefacts in the same excursion.
Our teaching is discussion-based and inquiry-focused, as students explore the museum. Most schools book either a two-hour or three-hour visit. Both include a session in our hands-on room and a tour of the museum led by our education officers.
We are currently taking bookings for in-person programs for March 2022 onwards, please see ourÌýVisitor safety information for current covid restrictions.
Primary school students can explore the collections and participate in a range of engaging activities, including:
- handling objects
- investigating the past through historic photographs
- mummy wrapping
- how weÌý look art
- making butterflies.
If you can't travel to the museum, we offer a series of digital learning experiences. Students can explore the collections – and our team can answer their questions – from the comfort of your classroom. Please contact us for more information. Charges apply.
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Pricing
| Primary programs (K–6) | 2025 price per student |
|---|---|
| Two hours |
$19 |
| Three hours | $22 |
2026 prices below
| Primary programs (K–6) | 2026 price per student |
|---|---|
| Two hours |
$22 |
| Three hours | $24 |
Teachers, parents and carers join for free. Prices include gst, minimum costs apply.
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Featured image (top of the page): A student examines a Horse-bitÌýduring a hands on session.Ìý