I Connect - Museum Education Program

A mother and young child observing traditional Aboriginal artefacts

Learning beyond the classroom with curriculum-aligned school programs that foster critical thinking, spark curiosity and increase cultural awareness. 

Developed and delivered by experienced educators, our programs use object-based learning to provide creative and engaging experiences for primary school age students. Situated on Wurundjeri country in Lilydale, students are invited to explore Yarra Ranges Regional Museum’s rich collections, discovering the stories, places and people who make this region unique.

Students have the opportunity to:

  • Develop knowledge of local and regional history, local First Contacts history and the impact of European settlement on Wurundjeri and other Aboriginal people who lived at Coranderrk.
  • Develop practical skills such as the use of objects and photographs as primary sources.
  • Develop critical thinking skills that will enable students to more effectively analyse, interpret and create narratives about the past and present.

Education programs are bookable by request and delivered on site at the Museum.

We encourage you to add one of our Creative Learning Programs to your excursion or access as a post-visit extension, adding a fun and meaningful hands-on creative activity to students' learning experience.

Explore the Programs

 

Fees

For the best learning experience, we encourage schools to book on a Monday or Tuesday whenever possible. This enables us to provide exclusive access to the Museum when it is closed to the general public, and to accommodate larger group sizes. 

Groups over 25 will be split into multiple groups, speak to our team about how to structure your visit. 

 

I Connect Program Fees
 (45 mins)

Creative Learning Program Fees
(45 mins)

Mon – Tues
 (Museum Closed to the Public)

We can accommodate up to 100 students on Mon-Tue
between 9am – 3pm.

10-25 Students

25-50 Students

50-75 Students

75-100 Students

$100

$200

$300

$400

10-25 Students

25-50 Students

50-75 Students

75-100 Students

$50

$100

$150

$200

Wed – Fri
(Museum Open to the Public)

We can accommodate up to 50 students on Wed-Fri
between 9am – 3pm.

10-25 Students

25-50 Students

50-75 Students

75-100 Students

$100*

$200*

$300*

$400*

10-25 Students

25-50 Students

50-75 Students

75-100 Students

$50*

$100*

$150*

$200*

 

*Please note a $25 administration surcharge applies for bookings made from Wednesday to Friday. 
A minimum charge for 10 students applies for school programs.  
Accompanying teachers and parent supervisors are free of charge.

A minimum lead time of 3 weeks is required for all museum-led education programs.
If you require a booking with a shorter lead time, please contact our bookings team on 1300 368 333 or boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.
Cancellation fees apply: 48 hours notice must be given or costs will be charged.

Access Rates

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is committed to equitable access for all. Thanks to Victorian Government Department of Education funding, we are able to provide subsidised programs and a contribution to bus transport for schools experiencing disadvantage due to low SES status, or social and economic disadvantage. Schools are encouraged to enquire about subsidies.

Please select ‘subsidised visit’ on the enquiry form.

Bookings

Please make a booking enquiry through our online booking form by clicking the link below

SUBMIT AN ENQUIRY

For further information please contact our team on 1300 368 333 or boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Plan your school visit

Food & Drink

School groups are encouraged to enjoy lunch in adjoining Melba Park. Please be aware there is no shelter for inclement weather. 

If catering for your group is required, Gracious Grace cafe is open 7 days and bookings or catering orders can be made directly by calling them on 03 9735 2223. 

School Bags 

Groups will be asked to leave their school bags in a safe location inside the museum for the duration of their visit. 

Visit Supervision 

Accompanying staff are responsible for student behaviour and we ask schools to ensure that they have adequate supervision for the group size to meet Child Safety Standards. 

Bus Parking 

There is no dedicated museum bus parking, however ample parking is available for buses in nearby streets and at Melba Park. Buses can pull up directly out the front of the museum to allow the group to disembark. 

When You Arrive 

When you arrive at the museum, one of our friendly team will greet your group and show you into the museum, including where to put bags, access to the bathrooms and where to meet your educator/s for your booked programs. 

Access 
  • Lift access to Level 2 gallery spaces
  • Accessible toilet
  • There are no steps into any rooms
  • There is an accessible parking space close to the main entrance
  • There is a ramp from the cafe down to the spacious, relaxing Melba Park 

Child Safety

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, owned and operated by Yarra Ranges Council, is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We take a zero tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect, particularly in relation to Council services and programs. Staff members, volunteers, business, and organisations working with Council all play a part in creating a community where everyone, feels confident, empowered, and supported to speak up about child safety concerns. Learn more about our Child Safe Policies here. 

To ensure child safety our team will close spaces to the public when in use for educator-led programs.

I Connect is a museum education program supported by the Department of Education.

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