Education programs
The goal of all our programs is to assist students to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of operational service and wartime, and its enduring impact on Australian society.

Time onsite for students is currently limited to the length of their program/s. There is no teacher-guided time available in the galleries. The Discovery Zone has permanently closed for future redevelopment. Students are welcome to explore the outdoor Sculpture Garden outside of their program time.
Bookings
Bookings for Terms 1 and 2 2021 (open to 11 July 2021)
Education programs available*
Facilitated programs |
Program description |
Year level |
$/head |
Duration |
Wartime stories |
Explore the Memorial’s collection and hear personal stories of Australian service and sacrifice |
Lower & Upper Primary only |
$5.50 Accompanying adults are free of charge |
45 min (following orientation) |
We will remember them |
With a focus on personal stories of service from the First and Second World Wars this program also explores the ways in which Australians are remembered today |
Secondary only |
$5.50 Accompanying adults are free of charge |
45 min (following orientation) |
School wreath laying ceremony |
Participate in a commemorative ceremony designed especially for school groups visiting the Memorial |
Primary and Secondary |
Free of charge |
30 mins |
Weekend program |
Explore the collection and hear stories of Australians in wartime
|
Primary only |
$9.90 Accompanying adults are free of charge |
45 min (following orientation) |
*Due to social distancing and contact tracing requirements the above programs may be delivered in limited gallery spaces and access to the Commemorative Area may not be possible.
Time onsite for students is currently limited to the length of their program/s. The Discovery Zone is currently closed and there is no teacher-guided time available in the galleries. Students are welcome to explore the outdoor Sculpture Garden outside of their program time.
The Last Post Ceremony
School attendance at the Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony has been reduced. For school bookings that include the Last Post Ceremony, attendance is currently limited to two participants only, who will lay a wreath on behalf of their school. A teacher may accompany the students. The ceremony can be viewed online daily from 4.45 pm AEST.
Bookings for Term 3 & 4 2021 (12 July to 17 December
Education programs available
Weekdays
Program |
Suitable audience |
Duration (minutes) |
Cost (per student) |
Preschool |
30-45 |
$3.30 |
|
K-Year 3 |
45 |
$5.50 |
|
Years 4-12 |
45 |
$5.50 |
|
Years 4-12 |
45 |
$5.50 |
|
Years 4-12 |
45 |
$5.50 |
|
Years 7-10 |
45 |
$5.50 |
Activity Availability
When making a booking you will need to select one orientation time and at least one subsequent activity. The activity types on offer for Term 3 & 4 are:
- Education Program
- School Wreath Laying Ceremony (SWLC)
- Last Post Ceremony (LPC)
Weekdays
Orientation time |
Available activities |
Maximum number of students |
8.30 am |
SWLC (8.45 am-9.15 am) |
60 |
Education Program (9.15 am-10 am) |
110 |
|
9 am |
Education Program (9.15 am-10 am) |
110 |
10 am |
Education Program (10.15 am-11 am) |
110 |
11 am |
Education Program (11.15 am-12 pm) |
110 |
12 pm |
Education Program (12.15 pm-1 pm) |
110 |
1 pm |
Education Program (1.15 pm-2 pm) |
110 |
2 pm |
Education Program (2.15 pm-3 pm) |
110 |
3.15 pm |
Education Program (3.30 pm-4.15 pm) |
110 |
LPC |
60 |
|
4 pm |
LPC |
60 |
Please note if you book the 8.30 am orientation time without the SWLC or the 3.15 pm orientation time without a program there will be a gap in your itinerary. You will be required to exit the Memorial during this period as there will be no capacity for self guiding in the galleries.
Weekends
Orientation time |
Available activities |
Maximum number of students |
11 am |
Education Program (11.15 am-12 pm) |
60 |
12 pm |
Education Program (12.15 pm-1 pm) |
60 |
1 pm |
Education Program (1.15 pm-2 pm) |
60 |
Weekend bookings are available for Preschool-Year 12 students. The weekend program is 45 minutes in length at a cost of $9.90 per student.