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Year-Round Student Programs

Discover the NGV’s landmark collection of art and design with a guided, interactive tour with an NGV Educator. Bookable on request throughout the year, our inquiry-based learning programs bring curiosity and imagination to every visit. All NGV Educators are trained teachers, offering engaging and curriculum-aligned experiences tailored to each group’s level and ability.

Programs for Early Years and Primary Students

Discover Art at the NGV Levels K–2

Join us on an art adventure for young learners.

 Discover Art at the NGV Levels 3–6

Perfect for a first-time visit, enjoy an inspiring encounter with works of art from different places, times and cultures.

 All About Design All Levels

Investigate how designers solve problems, address needs, present possibilities, tell stories, and imagine the future through their work.

 Accessible Learning with Art All Levels

This introduction to the NGV supports students with diverse learning abilities — and their teachers— to feel more confident and empowered to visit the Gallery.

Ancient Artefacts, Modern Memories | NGV Creative Studio Levels F–6

Explore visual storytelling and resist techniques in an educator-led program inspired by the modern relics of contemporary artist/designer Jessica Murtagh.

Visual Analysis | Ways of Looking All Levels

Develop and practice skills for looking at art and interpreting meaning and ideas.

 The Art of Portraiture Levels 3–6

Discover what portraits can tell us about a person, time or place as students view and respond to a variety of works from the Collection.

 Draw Like an Italian Master Levels 3–6

Draw alongside treasured works and explore innovative artistic techniques, processes and ideas used by Italian artists in the Renaissance and beyond.

 Literacy and Art Levels F–6

Enrich your student’s literacy skills with a visit to the Gallery.

 Art and Wellbeing All Levels

Nurture students’ wellbeing and curiosity with mindful viewing, discussion, collaboration and sharing in the Gallery.

 First Nations Art and Design All Levels

Explore the Gallery’s extensive collection of historic and contemporary First Nations art.

 Belonging, Community and Belief Levels 3–4

Explore our extensive collection of religious artworks with an NGV educator in this engaging in-gallery session.

 Young Philosophers | What is Art? Levels 5–6

Thinking caps on! Everyone can be a philosopher in this fun and challenging NGV educator-led program designed to inspire creative and critical thinking.

 Colony to Nation Levels 3–6

Traverse Australia’s past from first contacts to Federation through encounters with works of art and design from the NGV Collection.

 Australian Identity and Culture Levels 3-6

See diverse works of art and design to discover how they reflect and express different perspectives on Australian identity and culture.

Programs for Secondary Students

Discover Art at the NGV Levels 7–12

Discover one of Australia’s largest and most significant collections of art and design with your students. Join an NGV Educator to explore the Gallery and view art from different times, places and cultures.

 Draw Like an Italian Master Levels 7–10

Draw alongside treasured works and explore innovative artistic techniques, processes and ideas used by Italian artists in the Renaissance and beyond.

 All About Design Levels 7–12

Join an NGV educator to investigate how designers solve problems, address needs, present possibilities, tell stories, and imagine the future through their work.

 Accessible Learning with Art All Levels

This introduction to the NGV supports students with diverse learning abilities — and their teachers— to feel more confident and empowered to visit the Gallery.

Make your Mark | NGV Creative Studio Levels 7–12

Explore patterning, adornment and images of nature, inspired by the themes and mark-making of contemporary artist Joshua Yeldham in this hands-on creative workshop.

Visual Analysis | Ways of Looking Levels 7–12

Develop and practice skills for looking at art and interpreting meaning and ideas.

 First Nations Art and Culture Levels 7–12

Explore the Gallery’s extensive collection of historic and contemporary First Nations art.

 First Nations Design and Culture Levels 9–12

Learn about the design practices, histories, cultures and knowledges of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

 The Art of Portraiture Levels 7–12

Discover what portraits can tell us about a person, time or place as students view and respond to a variety of works from the Collection.

 Creative Writing Levels 7–10

Inspire students’ creative writing with thought-provoking works of art and design.

 Write About Art Levels 10–12

Inspired by works on display in the Gallery, this NGV educator-led program builds literacy skills through a focus on visual description, analysis and interpretation of artworks.

 Inspiring Lives Levels 7–12

Discover artworks and stories of remarkable individuals and biblical figures who have shown inspiring determination, leadership and commitment to faith at critical times throughout history.

 Medieval to Rennaisance Levels 7–10

Explore religious and secular sculptures, paintings and decorative objects and consider how they reflect beliefs and ideas, social and cultural changes, and artistic innovations.

 Colony to Nation Levels 7–10

Traverse Australia’s past from first contacts to Federation through encounters with works of art and design from the NGV Collection.

 Australian Identity and Culture Levels 7-10, VCE

See diverse works of art and design to discover how they reflect and express different perspectives on Australian identity and culture.

 Young Philosophers | What is Art? Levels 7–10

Thinking caps on! Everyone can be a philosopher in this fun and challenging NGV educator-led program designed to inspire creative and critical thinking.

 Australian Environments and Landscapes Levels 7–10

Analyse diverse representations of the Australian environment, including historical and contemporary landscapes, to reveal about how different groups have perceived, interacted with, and impacted the Australian environment.

 IB Theory of Knowledge Levels 10–12

Explore complex ideas in the theory of knowledge in an educator-led session in the Gallery.

 Questions About Art | VCE Philosophy VCE

Explore a range of thought-provoking works in the NGV Collection and debate problems in value theory with a focus on aesthetic value and interpretation of artworks.

 Visual perception | VCE Psychology & VCE Visual Communication Design VCE

Explore how artists use and manipulate the principles of visual perception through a focus on works of art from the NGV Collection.

 Developing Interpretations | VCE Literature VCE

Learn the different ways we can read and form interpretations using artworks in the NGV Collection.
Enquiries

03 8620 2340, 9am–5pm weekdays
edu.bookings@ngv.vic.gov.au
Plan your visit

To prepare for your booking, please note the following:

  • Bookings are essential for all school and student groups
  • Bookings must be made at least 4 weeks in advance of visit
  • All programs are presented by experienced educators
  • A teacher or adult accompanying your group is also welcome to translate during the visit

For more information please see our plan your visit page.
Terms and Conditions

Please note the following terms and conditions prior to booking:

  • All bookings are confirmed at time of booking. Tentative bookings are not accepted
  • Invoices will be issued by NGV prior to visit. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit
  • Requests to amend confirmed booking details (such as change to participant numbers), must be made by email at least 14 days prior to visit.
  • Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.
  • No refund for variance in student number during visit.
  • Students must be supervised at all times by a teacher or adult.

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