There are several ways that your students can access the Museum, its objects and the Museum’s learning team.
Onsite Learning programmes:
There are numerous programmes, facilitated by Auckland Museum Learning Specialists available. These programmes are aligned to the curriculum based on best practice pedagogies and are designed to embody our vision of Inspiring Curiosity. Click school programmes to see what is on offer.
We will work with you to ensure we are meeting the learning goals and desired outcomes for your students. Our programmes are categorised into age groups to meet the learning needs of students from ECE to High School including both Māori Medium and Pacific education settings.
Session times:
- Our first onsite learning session starts at 10:00am
- Up to three 1-hour sessions can be delivered in a day
- A maximum of 30 students can attend a session (except for a session in the Library Reading Room, where maximum numbers are 15 students)
- All programmes are finished promptly by 2:00pm
- Kohanga Reo/ECE sessions are between 30 and 45 minutes
Cost:
$7 per student
Volcano and Dinosaur programmes are FREE, thanks to the generosity of Natural Hazards Commission - Toka Tū Ake and Watercare Services Limited respectively
Self-guided visit:
You may wish to visit a specific gallery or empower your students to undertake an activity that you have created specifically for them. We have resources available to support you with this. Click school resources to see what is on offer.
Session times:
- Self-guided visits begin at 10:30am
- Most schools depart the Museum by 2:00pm
- Please note: some gallery spaces may not be available
- Allow approximately 30-60 minutes per gallery for self-guided groups
- A maximum of 30 students can attend a session with their classroom teacher present
Cost:
Free of charge for Aucklanders. If you are visiting from outside of Auckland, please ask the School Bookings team for more information.
Offsite Learning programmes:
If transport is a challenge, our Learning Team can come to your school. A growing number of our learning experiences can be offered in classrooms or a shared space at your school, early childhood center or in your community throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. Click offsite programmes to see what is on offer.
Session times:
- A maximum of three days a week
- A maximum of three 1-hour sessions a day
- Our first offsite session starts no earlier than 9:00am
- Our last offsite learning session finishes no later than 2:00pm
- A maximum of 30 students can attend a session with their classroom teacher present
- Kohanga Reo/ECE sessions are between 30 and 45 minutes
Cost:
$7 per student
Volcano and Dinosaur programmes are FREE, thanks to the generosity of Natural Hazards Commission - Toka Tū Ake and Watercare Services Limited respectively
Online Learning programmes:
This is like our onsite programmes. We have selected several of our learning programmes that can be delivered online. Our online sessions are presented live with a Learning Specialist
Cost:
$100 per session
Volcano and Dinosaur programmes are FREE, thanks to the generosity of Natural Hazards Commission - Toka Tū Ake and Watercare Services Limited respectively
Kete Wānanga:
This very special Museum in a Box kit provides teachers and students with access to objects and resources in your own classrooms. Accompanied by curiosity cards these boxes can be an excellent addition to your learning programmes.
In all cases, bookings are essential. Please ensure that you book at least two weeks in advance.