Plan a school experience

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About

Preparing for your onsite visit will ensure a more rewarding experience for all — we offer guidance on what to do before, during and after school visits.

Can’t come in? Bring the Gallery and the collection into the classroom with our range of digital excursions. We offer ideas to support independent student learning, as well as a range of resources linked to the Australian Curriculum.

For education groups planning an onsite or online visit, bookings are essential and can be made via Book Canberra Excursions. Note bookings are required for all school groups, whether on a self-guided visit or participating in a facilitated program. We recommend booking at least four weeks in advance.

Need suggestions on what to see on your self-guided tour? Call +61 2 6240 6519 or email groupbookings@nga.gov.au.

If your students have access needs, please let us know and we will work to support you.

Go to our Visit page for general information about visiting the Gallery, and please read our COVID-19 Safety Plan for Visiting Groups before planning your excursion.

Visiting Resources

Photograph of school children sitting in front of painting with arms raised to answer question

Installation view of Claude Monet, Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday], 1890, purchased 1979

Primary Pre-Visit Prep Pack (Preschool – Year 6)

Secondary Pre-Visit Prep Pack (Year 7–12)

Social Story

This social story supports students on the autism spectrum visiting the Gallery and was created in consultation with Marymead Autism Centre ACT.

Related

Student Programs

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Foster a love of art with our range of dynamic and art-filled programs designed for all age groups.

Student Program

Self-guided visit

Secondary school aged girl looking through through a mirrored box window as part of an installation.

Introduce your students to the National Gallery of Australia’s collection.

Kids & Families

Visiting with Kids

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What to do and know when visiting the Gallery with kids.

Summer Scholarship
Stories & Ideas

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Adriane Boag writes on the 2021 Summer Scholarship Program

All Student Programs

Group of Primary school girls standing in front of a work of art

Our range of learning programs are designed to enrich your students’ imaginations on site and online.

Learning

For Teachers & Students

A group of primary school children sit on the gallery floor and work together on an artwork

Foster a love of learning through art with our range of dynamic and creative programs designed for all age groups.