LEARNING LAB
QUEEN VICTORIA MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
MIX & MATCH
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classroom excursion at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in 2026.
Discover a wide range of immersive education experiences at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery for your classroom in 2026.
With hosted and self-guided tours on offer, each program invites students to explore beyond the classroom through hands-on, inquiry-rich encounters across visual art and design, natural sciences, and history.
Offering both curriculum-linked and informal learning experiences spanning years K–12, simply mix-and-match a blend of offerings from our program below to create your own curated day of exploration, or chat with us to create a bespoke offering tailored for your school.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
SCIENCE OF SOUND
Join QVMAG’s Education Officers to discover how we can hear, see and feel sound! We’ll examine concepts such as vibration and sound waves, exploring how sound travels. Students will also create their own musical instruments from craft materials to take home in this 50-minute hands-on workshop.
Hosted workshop (50 min)
Primary school
During term only $6 per student (plus $12 flat booking fee)
INCREDIBLE INSECTS
Uncover the amazing hidden superpowers of the insect world.
In this 50-minute hands-on workshop led by QVMAG’s Education Officers, primary school students will learn about insect features, life cycles, adaptations and habitats before creating their own crafty critters to take home.
Hosted workshop (50 min)
Primary school
During term only $6 per student (plus $12 flat booking fee)
INCREDIBLE INSECTS
Dive into the amazing world of insects in this in this 50-minute hands-on workshop for high school students.
Led by the QVMAG Education team, this immersive workshop will have student’s exploring insect evolution and what the bug world might like in 10, 100 or 1000 years’ time.
Hosted workshop (50 min)
Secondary school
During term only
$6 per student
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
TRACKS & TRACES ON THE TRACKS
Explore the secret lives of Tasmanian animals at the Museum at Inveresk.
In this fun hands-on workshop with the QVMAG Education team, students will learn all about our native animals and discover how to identify and track them using clues like scats and footprints.
Hosted workshop (50 min)
Primary school
During term only
$6 per student
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
Let the QVMAG Education team guide your classroom through a historical journey of transport in Tasmania.
On this guided walk-and-talk tour at the Museum, students will learn about the fascinating transport history of Launceston, Tasmania, and how much of it happened at the site of the Museum at Inveresk.
Hosted session in space (45 min)
Primary school
During term only $4 per student
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS
Let your students choose their own adventure in a self-guided tour at either the Museum at Inveresk or the Art Gallery at royal Park.
We have a range of supplementary learning materials available to enrich your learning experience. Speak with our team today to explore what’s available to make the most of exploring northern Tasmania’s home of art, science and history.
Self-guided, times vary All ages
During term only FREE
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
QVMAG also often features touring exhibitions that have specific education resources available to download. Be sure to check our website throughout the year for new and exciting programs.
VISUAL ART CREATING & MAKING PLANETARIUM LIVE SHOWS
Foster your students’ art skills in this hands-on workshop at either the Museum at Inveresk or Art Gallery at Royal Park.
Foster your students’ art skills in this 50-minutes hands-on workshop at either the Museum at Inveresk or Art Gallery at Royal Park. Guided by the QVMAG Education team, students will create works in response to current exhibitions and displays. *Workshops will vary in location and content according to current exhibitions. Please contact our team for further information.
Hosted workshop (50 min)
Primary and secondary
During term only
$6 per student
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
VISUAL ART EXPLORING & RESPONDING
Enjoy a guided tour of current* art exhibitions at either the Museum or Art Gallery with the QVMAG Education team.
In this 45-minute walk-and-talk tour, students are encouraged to engage with art more deeply and join the conversation, developing their critical thinking and analysis skills.
*Workshops will vary in location and content according to current exhibitions. Please contact our team for further information.
Hosted session in space (50 min)
Primary and secondary
During term only
$4 per student
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
Step into a world of curiosity and cosmic wonder in our on-site Planetarium.
With a fantastic selection of guided shows designed for students from K–12, your class can journey through space in a way that feels truly unforgettable. As they’re surrounded by our full-dome film experience, students won’t just be watching — they’ll be exploring, imagining, and learning in the most inspiring way. View our full schedule of shows and screening times online at qvmag.tas.gov.au/Planetarium
Hosted session (50 min)
All ages
During term only
$6 per student
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you offer educational materials for self-guided tours?
Once we know the desired outcome of your visit –and whether your learning goal is curriculum linked or more informal – we can supply your classroom with educational materials on the day to support your visit.
Is there somewhere my classroom can take breaks for lunch?
Yes – we have a dedicated breakout zone for classrooms while visiting QVMAG to have morning tea and lunch*. We also have a bag drop-off zone, where students can leave their bags before exploring our sites. *Breakout space is subject to availability and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
What is the earliest time our experience can begin?
QVMAG opens at 10am daily to the public and closes at 4pm. Schools are encouraged to arrange transport to arrive at 9:45am, so students can disembark buses, headcounts can be completed, and teacher briefings can be undertaken at the front door prior to entry.
Can I have a blend of hosted and self-guided activities?
You sure can. Simply choose a selection of offerings from our available list – and we’ll work with you to create a schedule that suits the goals and purpose of your visit.
Can I book for multiple groups at once?
Absolutely! It’s common for multiple classrooms to visit together and rotate through a set of activities. Speak with our team to see how we can create an experience for your school.
How do I book?
Head to our website to fill out a School Booking Request Form. Our team will be in touch shortly afterward to discuss your requirements. Click the link below or copy this address: www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/ Learn/Schools-educators/ Information-for-schools
EXAMPLE SCHEDULES
Mix & match your day out at QVMAG TIME GROUP 1
TIME GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3
10:00am Arrival and sign-in
10:10 - 11:00am
11:05am - 11:50pm
Hosted sessions –in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer, or Planetarium session
11:55am - 12:40pm
Self-guiding time –Museum site/other exhibitions on display
Self-guiding time –BUGS
Self-guiding time –Museum site/other exhibitions on display
Hosted sessions –in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer, or Planetarium session
Self-guiding time –BUGS
Self-guiding time –BUGS
Self-guiding time –Museum site/other exhibitions on display
12:45pm Lunch break before travelling back to school
Hosted sessions –in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer, or Planetarium session
10:00am Arrival and sign-in 10:10 11:00am
Hosted sessions – in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer Self-guiding time 11:05 - 11:30am Morning tea break 11:35am 12:25pm Self-guiding time
Hosted sessions – in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer 12:35pm Return to school