Schools
Murray Art Museum Albury is committed to providing free and subsidised learning opportunities that engage students and educators with contemporary art, artists and ideas.
The Museum’s education team offer tours and hands-on creative sessions to develop critical thinking and visual literacy skills that invite meaningful engagement with current exhibitions. Programs and activities are available for learners from early years through to tertiary.
The Museum serves a broad catchment including the Southern Riverina and North East Victoria, and is familiar with the NSW, VIC and National curriculums.
See our education offerings below and get in touch to discuss how we can tailor activities and programs to your class’s needs.
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Contact
Sophie Holvast, Education Officer
02 6043 5800
0422 271 544
sophie.holvast@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
School Programs
Art Tour & Making Session
90 minutes
$5 per student
10 – 20 students per group
Inquiry-based tours with a hands-on making component linking to current exhibitions. Selected artworks are used to prompt critical and creative thinking, before engaging students in a process of creative response and personal reflection (suitable for all skills levels).
- Art Explorer Tour and Studio Session for Early Stage 1
- Art Detective Tour and Studio Session Stage 1 – 2
- Art Inquiry Tour and Studio Session Stage 3 - 5
- Art Tour and BoW Session Stage 6
Art Tours
45 - 60 minutes
FREE
10 – 20 students per group
Led by our friendly educator team, inquiry-based art tours encourage student input to discuss the artworks, artist practice and broader ideas presented. Tours can be tailored to meet the specific class needs or curriculum/subject focus.
- Early Learning
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
VCE Art Making & Exhibiting Tour
60 minutes
FREE
Up to 28 students per group
A tour of current exhibitions tailored to the requirements of VCE Art Making & Exhibiting:
- Unit 2 Outcome 1
- Unit 3 Outcome 3
- Unit 4 Outcome 3
Educators provide an outline of the Museum’s position within the national and local arts context, the role of the curatorial team and discuss the Museum collection in relation to preparing, presenting and conserving artwork. The tour introduces and compares two current exhibitions to consider themes, artwork selection and display.
Sketching in the Gallery
45 – 60 minutes
FREE
10 – 20 students per group
Engage with the process of slow looking and mark making whilst in an exhibition space! Guided by a Museum educator, students receive a clipboard, drawing materials and prompts to respond to artworks.
Suitable for Primary-age students.
Art Sparks
8-week program
10-20 children per class
An early years incursion program held over 8-weekly sessions at your preschool or early learning centre. Led by two Museum educators, Art Sparks encourages curiosity and imagination through playful experimentation with materials. Can be delivered offsite or onsite, materials provided.
Planning Your Visit
School groups are welcome to visit the Museum at any time for either a free self-guided tour, guided tour and/or private studio session. We appreciate letting the Museum know if you are coming - whether self-guided or not – as this ensures we don't have multiple groups at once and makes for a more relaxed and accessible visit for everyone.
The Museum also offers special orientation sessions for educators to give them the tools to lead a self-guided tour for students. These sessions apply to specific exhibitions throughout the year.
Our Education Officer, Sophie Holvast is available to answer any questions about visiting the Museum or our exhibitions prior to booking on (02) 6043 5807.
What to bring
Students will be able to leave their bags in a secure room. It is advisable that students have a sketchbook to respond to the artwork.
Food and drink (other than water) are not allowed to be consumed in the Museum, but there are lovely shady areas in QE11 Square to enjoy morning, afternoon tea or lunch.
Social Story - Download & Edit
Prepare your class for their visual, spatial and social experience of MAMA before your excursion! This social story aims to provide students with an understanding of what they might expect, including arriving and departing the site. Download the pdf or editable PowerPoint document – teachers are encouraged to tailor details as required.
Mawang Program
Mawang is an art program designed for First Nations kids to enjoy a creative environment where they can be inspired by South-East Aboriginal art and artists.
The program is tailored to 9-12 year olds that are still in primary school (Grades 4-6). Kids living in both NSW or Victoria are welcome to participate.
Work Experience
Are you in Year 10 or 11 and interested in a career in the arts? Each year we accept a limited number of secondary students into our work experience program.
Students will experience all aspects of a working art museum, including exhibitions and curatorial, education and public programs, and visitor experience.
Placements are limited. We strongly recommend students apply early, and consider organising alternative work placement options.
Please contact Sophie Holvast sophie.holvast@alburycity.nsw.gov.au for 2025 placements.
Education Events
Artist Talks for Schools
As a contemporary Art Museum we are fortunate to have regular access to the artists who feature in our exhibitions and teach here. Speak to us about organising our artists to speak to your students about their arts practice.
Curator Talks for Schools
At the Museum we have an outstanding curatorial team who have lots to share with inquisitive minds. Learn how an exhibition comes to life, how we take care of the art works and why being a curator is such an interesting career.
Arts Career Tour
Do you have students who are considering a career in the creative industry. Come and speak to our team about the opportunties and realities of working in the arts.