Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne is excited to welcome you and your students to a space created with and for young people.
Below is general information and resources to help you plan your school excursion.
Reach out if you need anything else (03 8344 1420 or school-bookings@unimelb.edu.au).
Resources
Exhibition Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources contain an overview of the exhibition, curriculum mapping, discussion points and related resources for each work, and suggested activities that can be completed before, during and after your gallery visit to provide teachers with an opportunity to extend and tailor the student learning experience.
NOT NATURAL
Risk Assessments
These risk assessments allow teachers to familiarise themselves with Science Gallery Melbourne exhibitions and learning programs to inform their own school’s risk assessment, excursion approval and parent/carer consent processes. Please note, multiple risk assessments apply for each program, so click all relevant links.
Child Safety (applicable for all bookings)
SGM Venue (applicable for all bookings)
NOT NATURAL Exhibition (for visits, tours and workshops)
Workshops (weblink to Workshop Risk Assessments Hub)
School Excursion Coordinator Role
Supervision
We ask that the number of supervising staff from your school meet the Department of Education and Training Supervision requirements for day excursions of 1 to 20 staff-student ratio with a minimum of 2 staff.
Teacher Responsibilities
As with all school excursions, the duty of care and responsibility for supervision and behaviour management of students travelling to, during and travelling back to school from a Science Gallery Melbourne excursion rests with the accompanying staff members from your school. Please read the Teacher Responsibilties here. On the day of the program, the visiting teacher will also be asked to sign the document.
We also ask that you inform parents/carers and students about the Science Gallery Melbourne exhibition content and learning program in accordance with the information provided on this webpage and accompanying resources.
Venue & Planning Information
Location
Science Gallery Melbourne
114 Grattan St
University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3053
Bus Drop-Off Zone
The Science Gallery Melbourne bus drop-off zone (Google Maps link) is located on Grattan Street near the corner with Cardigan Street (on the northern side adjacent to the gallery). Please note there is no bus parking area available at Science Gallery Melbourne.
Public Transport
Tram: Melbourne University, Stop 1 (raised platform). Tram stop serviced by Trams 1, 3-3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72.
Train: Closest station is Melbourne Central, which is a 10-minute walk along Swanston Street.
Bus: 402 Footscray-East Melbourne loops past Science Gallery Melbourne.
See the University website for more details.
Meeting Points
At the start time of your program, we will meet you at the Science Gallery Melbourne foyer.
Opening Times: Science Gallery Melbourne is open 11am-5pm, Tuesday to Friday. So, if your excursion starts outside these times and you arrive early, please give us a call (03 8344 1420).
Accessibility
Science Gallery Melbourne is accessible step-free without assistance. The exhibition galleries have an infra-red hearing assist system and the education workshops have an audio induction loop (copper) system. More information and resources, including exhibit audio descriptions, a sensory map and visual storytelling document are available on our Access page. We ask that you please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements that we should be aware of ahead of your visit.
Lunch & Breaks
We have public break spots suitable for all weather but we recommend Womin-djerring, an open-air public courtyard in the centre of the Melbourne Connect Precinct. We encourage students to bring their own lunch, however, the Science Gallery Melbourne café and other independent nearby cafes and restaurants are available during break times (which will be approx. 30-45 minutes so it may not be a practical option depending on your school group size).
Toilets
Female, male, gender-neutral and accessible toilets are available at Science Gallery Melbourne. These are public facilities so please take this into consideration when planning your excursion staffing and supervision.
Bag Storage
Science Gallery Melbourne will provide a secure location for students to store their bags for the duration of the learning program.
University Information
Extend Your Experience
STEM Outreach News
Want to be kept in the loop about all upcoming workshops, events and activities for secondary school students run by the University of Melbourne?
You can opt in to receive the quarterly STEM in Schools newsletter by filling out this form.
Ongoing University Activities
Melbourne Indigenous STEM Education Program Workshops
Campus Tours & Presentations (virtual and in-school options)