Teachers' nights at the Museum
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Audience
Teachers -
Learning area
Climate change, First Nations, History, Pasifika, Science -
Type
Professional development
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Held once a term, Australian Museum teachers' nights are an opportunity for teachers to meet with our Education team, become familiar with our facilities and exhibitions, and ask questions about planning an excursion or Museum learning experience.
Our upcoming Term 4 teachers' night on Wednesday 27 November, includes entry into our latest exhibition Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru.
School bookings are now open for this exhibition, with a student price of $15 per student.
Please note:
- Eligible educators must currently be employed in a school setting or other education facility, be a pre-service teacher or be in a capacity to influence excursion or learning resource choices.
Key features
- Entry into Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, with exhibition entry times from 4:45pm
- Gain access to our other permanent and special exhibitions during our late night openings
- Opportunity to meet with our Education and Group bookings teams
- Discover education programs at the Museum for a range of learning outcomes
- Gain familiarity with the Museum’s facilities
- Opportunity to ask questions about planning school excursions.
Upcoming dates
Teachers' nights are completely free for eligible educators!
Eligible educators must currently be employed in a school setting or other education facility, be a pre-service teacher or be in a capacity to influence excursion or learning resource choices.
Follow the registration process on the 'upcoming dates' pages above to book your place. Each attendee will need to provide contact details as part of the registration process.
Enter the Museum via the Crystal Hall entrance on the corner of William St and College St.
Confirm your registration with the education team on arrival.
The Australian Museum is observing strict physical distancing and hygiene measures to protect the health of visitors and staff and minimise the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Read the latest visitation information here.
Can homeschooling parents attend? Yes, we welcome parents and teachers who are homeschooling students. Eligible educators must be in a capacity to influence excursion or learning resource choices.
Can student teachers attend? Yes, we love to support future teachers and educators and would be happy to welcome Teaching and Education tertiary students.
Is this open for Teachers from Community language schools? Yes, we welcome teachers from Community language schools. Eligible educators must be in a capacity to influence excursion or learning resource choices.
Is this open for SLSOs (School Learning Support Officers)? Yes, we welcome SLSOs and ASLOs. Eligible educators must be in a capacity to influence excursion or learning resource choices.
If I am not local, what are my options to attend? Outside of our Teachers' Nights, we are always more than happy to speak directly or meet with teachers about our programs, exhibitions and excursions. You can either book a teacher support chat https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/virtual-excursions/teacher-support-on-demand/ or reach out to us directly at learning.services@australian.museum to connect.
