Scientific Experiences for Schools at The Australian Museum

A day at the museum.

A Day at the Museum is a special access initiative to enable eligible students to attend free educator-led programs and special exhibitions at the Australian Museum. It ensures that the exciting experience of visiting exhibitions, engaging in an educator-led program and visiting Sydney's CBD is possible for more Australian students, and for a whole day!

Through the generous support of the Australian Museum Foundation and the Neilson Foundation, the Australian Museum will provide the following for eligible primary and secondary students:

• travel reimbursement of up to $10;
• free general entry; and an educator-led program (link: https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/) , event or self-led special exhibition visit
• packed lunch on the day of the visit

Learn more and book your visit: https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/

2025 work experience applications open until 2nd May.

The application period for work experience is now open! Every day at the Australian Museum is different and our high school work experience program offers students the chance to explore a variety of careers including science, education, public programming, exhibition design, marketing, communications and corporate services.

Learn more and submit your application here: Australian Museum work experience (link: https://australian.museum/get-involved/work/experience/)

2025 science programs.

The Australian Museum has exciting science education experiences for 2025! Read on to explore the highlights and discover how your students can get hands on with science at the Museum.

• Earth: Rocks and minerals

Term 1 - Term 4

Set in the Australian Museum’s spectacular Minerals gallery, this practical program explores the building blocks of planet Earth. Students will also put their observation skills to the test as they hunt for mystery specimens in the gallery!

Learning stages: Stage 2 - 3

Cost: $10 per student

Link: https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/earth-rocks-minerals/

• Cracking the genetic code

Term 1 - Term 4

Learning stages: Stage 4 - 5

In this hands-on workshop, students will explore how genetic information is transferred in DNA, extract it for genetic analysis and participate in a wildlife investigation!

Cost: $10 per student

Link: https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/cracking-genetic-code/

• Adaptations: Australia’s ancient animals

Term 1 - Term 4

Learning stages: Stage 2 - 3

Using real fossil evidence from the Museum's palaeontology collection, students will uncover how extinct Australian animals adapted to survive in their ancient environments.

Cost: $10 per student

Link: https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/adaptations-australias-ancient-animals/

• Earth's resources

Term 1 - Term 2

Learning stages: Stage 6

Dive into the world of rocks and minerals in this new hands-on program. Students will learn about rock classification, First Nations peoples use of geological resources and the significance of renewable and non-renewable resources.

Cost: $20 per student

Link: https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/earths-resources/