Learning

Explore our curriculum-linked programs, excursions and resources for stages 1 to 6

A group of students and Sydney Living Museums curriculum program deliverer Hannah at the Old Dairy as part of the Early to Rise program at Rouse Hill Estate

Onsite programs

Our museums, historic houses and gardens are at the heart of every school interaction. We offer immersive, curriculum-linked excursions for Stages 1 to 6

Sophie Reid, Producer – Learning Programs; Carlin de Montfort, curator; and Naomi Manning, Producer – Learning Programs, stand in front of a series of cameras as they present a virtual excursion. They are standing behind a table of historical objects in the Meet the Convicts room on the top floor of the Hyde Park Barracks.

Virtual excursions

Our interactive virtual excursions connect your class live with a museum educator and focus on specific curriculum content, concepts and skills. We currently offer virtual excursions for Stages 1 to 4

Close up of a ceramic bottle. This item was featured in one of our virtual excursions.

Learning resources

Explore our range of online resources designed by teachers to support student learning in the classroom or at home

The Project: History Extension Seminar Day

This full-day student seminar is presented by Museums of History NSW and the State Library of NSW

Archivists checking the details of a new transfer into the State Archive Collection
Private event

Unearthing Community-Engaged Research in Museums and Archives

History is all about understanding the people and societies that came before us. How can engaging with people today help us understand the past?

Monday 12 October 6pm–8pm
Installation view of Learning Precinct: Learning 1, located in North Range of Hyde Park Barracks.

Access & inclusion

Our new onsite program for school students allows students to make personal and memorable connections to the past in an inclusive environment

Students in Museum of Sydney for Unearthed: Digging Up the Past pilot program.

Work experience with the Learning team

An opportunity for secondary school students

Students walking in Hyde Park Barracks courtyard for The Project: History Extension Seminar Day 2025.

Teacher-guided visits

School groups are welcome to book a teacher-guided visit to our museums

Cudgegong Valley Public School students participating in education programs Expanding the Colony and A Colonial Eye, Rouse Hill House and Farm

Learning subsidy

Museums of History NSW is pleased to offer support to selected students to attend our learning programs

Contact us

The Learning Team
The Mint
10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Email: learning.team@mhnsw.au

Bookings
For all Learning bookings, please contact Bookings:

Phone: + 61 2 8239 2211
Email: bookings@mhnsw.au

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