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QUEEN VICTORIA MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
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Book your next 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
INCREDIBLE INSECTS
J oin QVMAG’s Education Officers to discover how we can hear, see and feel sound!
Uncover the amazing hidden superpowers of the insect world.
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.
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)
Hosted workshop (50 min)
Primary school
Primary school
During term only
During term only
$6 per student
$6 per student
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
(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. L ed 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
SELF-GUIDED SESSIONS
Explore the secret lives of Tasmanian animals at the Museum at Inveresk.
Let the QVMAG Education team guide your classroom through a historical journey of transport in Tasmania.
Let your students choose
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.
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 workshop (50 min)
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.
Primary school
osted session in space H
During term only
(45 min)
$6 per student
Primary school
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
During term only
Self-guided, times vary
$4 per student
All ages
(plus $12 flat booking fee)
During term only FREE (plus $12 flat booking fee)
VISUAL ART
CREATING & MAKING
Foster your students’ art skills in this hands-on workshop at either the Museum at Inveresk or Art Gallery at Royal Park.
PLANETARIUM
Enjoy a guided tour of current* art exhibitions at either the Museum or Art Gallery with the QVMAG Education team.
Step into a world of curiosity and cosmic wonder in our on‑site Planetarium.
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.
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 workshop (50 min)
Hosted session in space
Primary and secondary
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VISUAL ART
EXPLORING & RESPONDING
During term only $6 per student (plus $12 flat booking fee)
(50 min) Primary and secondary During term only $4 per student (plus $12 flat booking fee)
LIVE SHOWS
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
Is there somewhere my classroom can take breaks for lunch?
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.
What is the earliest time our experience can begin?
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Bonjour!
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.
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.
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
10:00am
Arrival and sign-in
10:10 - 11:00am
Hosted sessions – in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer, or Planetarium session
GROUP 2
Self-guiding time – BUGS
GROUP 3
Self-guiding time – Museum site/other exhibitions on display
11:00am - 11:15pm
Morning tea break
Morning tea break
11:15am - 12:05pm
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
12:05pm - 12:55pm
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
1:00pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
TIME
GROUP 1
10:00am
Arrival and sign-in
10:10 - 11:00am
Hosted sessions – in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer
11:05 - 11:20am
Morning tea break
11:25am - 12:15pm
Self-guiding time
12:20pm
Return to school
Morning tea break
GROUP 2
Self-guiding time
Hosted sessions – in exhibition space or workshop with Education Officer
TWO LOCATIONS TO EXPLORE
MUSEUM AT INVERESK 2 Invermay Road, Inveresk, Launceston
ART GALLERY AT ROYAL PARK 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
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