Excursions At MoPA Geelong

World-Class Excursions For Early Years Learning

MoPA Geelong is filled to the brim with sensory, immersive, play-based learning experiences, all carefully curated to support both Early Learning Outcomes and the Victorian Curriculum.

Already, thousands of Kindergarten, Foundation and Year-1 students have enjoyed play-based learning excursions to the Geelong Children’s Museum.

Our team can’t believe how lucky we are to have MoPA nearby. The children haven’t stopped talking about their visit and three-weeks later the educators are still referencing the learning outcomes in the classroom. We’ve already booked our next visit!
Winchelsea Primary School

Sneak Peek

EXCURSION DETAILS

SMALLER GROUPS
(44 OR FEWER STUDENTS)
$23 PER STUDENT, NO MIN.

2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning (2.5 hours including meal break)

For groups of less than 45, we break the children into smaller groups and hold ‘In-Session Excursions’, which means your excursion will take place during the Museum’s normal play-session times.

The schedule is as follows:

Smaller groups can choose between a 9:00am arrival (9:30am if no food break) or 11:30am arrival
2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning experiences
A 30-minute meal break to give the children’s minds and bodies valuable time to rest
A total of 2.5 hours in the museum
9:30am or 11:30am arrival
Adults required to meet the recommended 1:10 ratio can attend free of charge. Any additional Carers, Parents, Adults & Educators must hold an Adult Ticket ($15)
Note: MoPA Educators will be present and supporting all activities and child-led engagement with the exhibits, though it is expected that your supervising adults are also actively engaged

LARGER GROUPS
(45 OR MORE STUDENTS)
$23 PER STUDENT, MIN. $1,035

2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning (2.5 hours including meal break)

For large groups, the “Museum Takeover” is available. In this instance, your ELC/School enjoys exclusive access to the Museum with no public access, giving all the Children the space they need to get the most from their visit.

The schedule is as follows:

11.30am arrival

2 hours of structured and unstructured play-based learning experiences
A 30-minute meal break to give the children’s minds and bodies valuable time to rest
9:30 am or 11:30 am arrival
Adults required to meet the recommended 1:10 ratio can attend free of charge. Any additional Carers, Parents, Adults & Educators must hold an Adult Ticket ($15)
Note: MoPA Educators will be present and supporting all activities and child-led engagement with the exhibits, though it is expected that your supervising adults are also actively engaged

READY TO BOOK?

Excursions typically book out 8-10 weeks in advance. To secure your preferred date, call the MoPA Education Team on 1800 006 672 or email bookings@museumofplayandart.com.au

Alternatively, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch:

OUR MUSEUMS HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EARLY LEARNING PRINCIPLES; WHICH MEANS THE CONNECTIONS THROUGH TO THE EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK & VICTORIA CURRICULUM ARE PLENTIFUL.

The strongest connections specific to our excursion programmes are below, but the education team will happily build a focus to suit any context/focus..

VICTORIAN EARLY YEARS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (VEYLDF)

Children have a strong sense of identity

Children are connected with and contribute to their world

Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

Children are confident and involved learners

Children are effective communicators

VICTORIAN CURRICULUM

English: VCELT148, VCELT150, VCELT171

Maths: VCMMG082, VCMMG081

Science: VCSSU048, VCSIS051

Visual Art: VCAVAE017, VCAVAV018

Personal & Social Capability: VCPSCSE002, VCPSCSO004, VCPSCSO005, VCPSCSO006, VCPSCSE001

Critical & Creative Thinking: VCCCTR005, VCCCTM009

Dance: VCADAE017

Drama: VCADRD018

Health & Physical Education: VCHPEP060, VCHPEM064, VCHPEM065, VCHPEM068, VCHPEM070