Teachers

caption:A school group and their teachers investigate an exhibit.

The Australian National Maritime Museum brings lessons to life! Stay informed about our latest student programs, school events and teaching resources with the Teacher Friends quarterly email. Help plan your school year and term activities with information on current events and special offers, sneak previews of exhibitions and events, and the chance to join our occasional focus groups.

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Professional development sessions

Our professional development sessions for teaching staff can be tailored to meet your school's needs. The museum has a well regarded schools program, with quality resources and highly trained education officers. Your session may include formal presentations or informal discussions with education officers and other ANMM staff, and organised tours of our exhibitions and fascinating museum vessels. Our unique and beautiful setting is close to transport, discounted parking and the Sydney CBD.

Focus areas

  • Using the museum as an educational resource
  • Cross-curricular planning
  • Planning a visit
  • Object-based learning

Curriculum areas

  • History
  • English
  • Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Geography
  • HSIE
  • Science and Technology
  • Creative Arts

Session costs

Full day session: $55 per teacher
This cost includes venue hire, lunch and tea/coffee for a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 70 people.

Half-day session: $25 per teacher
This cost includes venue hire and tea/coffee for a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 70 people.

For more information or to discuss your requirements, please contact the Booking Officer:
Phone: +61 2 9298 3655
Email: bookings@anmm.gov.au

Monthly Highlights

highlightMacquarie's Light 200th anniversary of the govenor's legacy.
highlightOn Their Own
A better life for child migrants?
highlightEndeavour Circumnavigation
Voyage of a lifetime
highlightQuest for the South Magnetic Pole The history of magnetism
highlightSons of Sindbad
Capturing the 'last days of sail'