School & Group Visits
Educational Sessions for Schools & Community Groups
Introduction
The Museum offers fascinating educational programs and workshops for a wide range of audiences, including secondary school students and community groups between 9:00am-3:00pm on weekdays.
Sessions are two hours in duration and include:
- Introductory multimedia presentation by museum educator discussing relevant specimens and disease conditions.
- Examination of diseased organs and related images using computers and microscopes.
- Opportunity to view museum specimens and displays.
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Microscopy Lab | Computer Discovery Lab |
Programs For Secondary School Students
A visit to the museum will enable your students to apply their knowledge of the human body and disease to real-life examples! All sessions are led by museum educators and syllabus-linked programs and worksheets are available for the following subject areas and topics:
Programs For Community & Tour Groups
Specially tailored sessions for community, local & international tour groups interested in learning about health and disease can be arranged. Please contact the museum to discuss your group’s requirements.
Booking Information & Resources
Group booking hours: |
9:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday |
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Bookings and Enquiries: |
T: 02 9385 1522
F: 02 9385 1747
E: diseasemuseum@unsw.edu.au |
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Location: |
Ground Floor, Samuels Building
The University of New South Wales
Corner of High & Botany St, Kensington
(Map of Museum Location) |
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Transport and Parking: |
Pedestrian access via Gate 9, High St or Gate 11, Botany St
Express buses (891, 890) run regularly from Central during semester.
Many non-express buses also stop at UNSW (370, 393-97, 400). Coach & minibus parking can be arranged on request.
Further details regarding parking & transport can be discussed on booking. |
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Cost: |
Student groups: $10 (GST exempt) Accompanying teachers FREE
Community groups: $11 (GST included) |