NCM is situated on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. We pay respects to them, especially their Elders and storytellers, as well as all First Peoples, nationwide. NCM acknowledges that communication technologies have a long history here, far longer than European occupation.

Education

Excursions

Open for Bookings Now!

NCM is happy to announce that we are now open for school excursions. We offer three tiers of excursions; Self-guided visit: $10 per student (over 20 students) with free admission for teachers or assistants. $12 per student (under 20 students) with free admission for teachers or assistants. Guided tour with our curators: An additional $150 to the above prices. Swinburne PrimeSCI! Excursions with Workshops tied to our Exhibitions/Programs: Starting Term 1 2025, price TBC. Read more below in our PrimeSCI! section. We offer teachers a free pass before excursions to check out our space and plan their visit between Wednesdays and Sundays. Please email us at education@ncm.org.au for enquiries.

PrimeSCI! Science Education Workshops

The National Communication Museum, in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology (PrimeSCI!), is launching an innovative STEAM curriculum-linked program.

Exhibition tours and hands-on workshops are initially launching with programs for Years 5-6 and Years 9-10 commencing from February 2025.

The Education Program will include demonstrations and hands-on activities from Learning Areas including Physics, Digital Technologies and History.

Please join the mailing list to stay up to date on the education program launch and teacher preview nights.

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School Programs

Encounter sound, film, images and objects from Australia’s communications past, present and future.

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For Kids & Families

NCM's first holiday program will commence during the September 2024 school holiday period offering four themed workshops across 2-days each.

Kids and Families Info