Excursions at MoPA Thomastown

World-Class Excursions For Early Years Learning

MoPA Thomastown 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 associated with foundation and Year-1 year levels.

Already, thousands of Kindergarten, Foundation and Year-1 students have enjoyed play-based learning excursions at MoPA Sandringham and MoPA Geelong, and we are so excited to finally offer this same rich experience to the schools of Melbourne’s northern region.

It was the PERFECT excursion! The staff were fabulous, kind and engaging. The facilities are phenomenal, it’s bright, spacious and fun without being too overstimulating. There were lots of engaging spaces and sections for the students to explore.
Amsleigh Park Primary School

Excursion Details

Smaller Groups
(69 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 80, 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 9:30 am arrival or an 11:30 am 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
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
(70 or more Students)
$23 per Student, min. $1,610

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:

11.30 am 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
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:

DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EARLY AND FOUNDATION LEARNING PRINCIPLES

Our Museums have been specifically designed to support early learning principles, which means the connections through to the Early Years Learning Framework (“EYLF”) 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

Excursions at MoPA Thomastown

World-Class Excursions For Early Years Learning

Excursion Details

Smaller Groups(69 or fewer students)$23 per Student, no min.

Larger Groups(70 or more Students)$23 per Student, min. $1,610