The most valuable learning experience for both students and teachers is to participate in one of our facilitated programs. The goal of all our programs is to assist students to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.
Education programs
Programs draw on real objects and fascinating stories, using hands-on items and interactive discussion to engage students. All programs are linked to national curriculum profiles for History, Civics & Citizenship, English, Visual Arts, Science and Technology.
Bookings
Term 3 2020
As social distancing and hygiene guidelines remain in place due to Covid-19, we have had to make changes to visits to the Memorial, for schools and general public alike. To manage a reduced capacity, there will be no availability for new bookings for Term 3 (20 July until 30 September 2020). In order to provide access safely for as many students as possible, visits will be limited to Primary Schools only in Term 3 2020, with facilitated time in the galleries limited to a maximum of one hour. Limited capacity onsite may limit available access.
To cancel, retain, or modify current bookings for Term 3, please contact school.bookings@awm.gov.au as soon as possible.
As a precautionary measure, please note the Discovery Zone at the Memorial is now closed. Reopening of the space will remain under review.
Education programs
Facilitated programs |
Primary |
Secondary |
$/head* |
Duration |
Anzac Legacy |
✔ | $6.60 | 45 min | |
Australians and the First World War |
✔ | $6.60 | 45 min | |
Australians and the world wars |
✔ | $9.90 | 75 min | |
Strange But True |
✔ | ✔ | $6.60 | 45 min |
We Will Remember Them |
✔ | ✔ | $6.60 | 45 min |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wartime Service |
✔ | ✔ | $6.60 | 45 min |
The Past in the Present |
✔ | $6.60 | 45 min | |
Cobber's Tales |
Preschool & foundation | $3.30 | 30 min | |
Weekend Program** |
✔ | ✔ | $9.90 | 45 min |
 |
✔ | $3.30 | 30 min |
Discovery Zone can be booked in conjunction with one of the above programs.
*Cost per head is given for Mon - Fri only.
**Weekend programs can be booked from 12pm onwards.
Teacher-guided visit* |
Free |
*Can only be booked from 10am onwards.
School wreathlayings and Last Post Ceremony
In addition to education programs, the Memorial has a specially designed commemorative activity for school groups: the School Wreath Laying Ceremony. If you would like to book a School Wreathlaying, please ensure that you note this in the "special comments" when you book online.
There is also limited availability each day for visiting school groups to attend the Last Post Ceremony. You can email a request but please note that due to limited capacity, not all groups can be accommodated. Please wait for confirmation from the Memorial before arranging to attend the Last Post Ceremony. If attending, be aware that students will be standing for up to 45 minutes in the outdoors prior to and during the ceremony. Ensure you prepare adequately, bringing sufficient water and seasonally-appropriate clothing for your students.
