Education

An unforgettable learning experience

The National Communication Museum (NCM) is the ideal destination for your next STEAM* excursion. Aligned with the school curriculum, we offer self-guided experiences, guided tours, and hands-on workshops in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology’s PrimeSCI!.

Teachers can also take advantage of our free preview sessions to explore the museum, meet our education team, and plan your visit—available Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm.

For enquiries or to book a preview, email us at education@ncm.org.au.

NCM is excited to partner with Swinburne University of Technology’s PrimeSCI! to launch a series of hands-on workshops, linked to the Victorian Curriculum, for Years 5-6 and Years 7-10.

Years 5–6 | Electric Pathways: From Circuits to Communication

Students explore the fundamentals of circuits and their role in communication. Through hands-on activities, they’ll build a working circuit and send messages using Morse code.

Duration: 60 mins Max number of students: 30 per session

Curriculum links: Physical Sciences (VC2S6U09) • Design and Technologies (VC2TDE6C01) • History (VC2HH6K02, VC2HH6K03, VC2HH6K05).

Year 7–10 | Decoding the Airwaves

Students dive into radio waves, encryption, and coding with Micro:bit. They’ll send and receive messages while limiting frequencies to keep communications private. Duration: 90 mins Max number of students: 30 per session

Curriculum links: Year 7/8: Digital Technologies (VC2TDI8S02, VC2TDI8C04) • Years 9/10: Digital Technologies (VC2TDI10S01, VC2TDI10C04).

Explore the museum at your own pace

A self-guided visit gives students the freedom to explore the museum at their own pace while engaging with interactive exhibits and hands-on learning. We offer discounted entry for large school groups, along with activities and resources to enrich the experience.

This flexible learning opportunity connects to key curriculum areas, including Design and Technologies, History, and Science. Students can investigate topics such as innovation, ethics in design, energy transformation, digital systems, visual arts, and communication design.

View specific curriculum codes below to align your visit with key learning outcomes.

Student group pricing

20+ students → $10 per student

Fewer than 20 students → $12 per student

Teachers & assistants: Free

Curriculum links: Design and Technologies (VC2TDE8S02, VC2TDE10S01, VC2TDE6C01, VC2TDE10C04) • History (ACDSEH082, ACDSEH027, ACDSEH123) • Digital Technologies (VC2TDI2S02, VC2TDI2D02, VC2TDI4S01, VC2TDI6S01, VC2TDI6D01, VC2TDI8S01, VC2TDI8S02, VC2TDI10S02, VC2TDI10D05) • Media Arts (VC2AMA6E01, VC2AMA10E01) • Visual Arts (VC2AVA10P01, VC2AVA8E01, VC2AVA10D02) • Visual Communication Design (VC2AVC10E01, VC2AVC10D02, VC2AVC10P01) • Science (VC2S10U12, C2S10U14, VC2S8U17).

Enhance Your Visit

For an enriched learning experience, schools can book an optional guided tour led by one of our expert curators. This add-on to a self-guided visit offers deeper insights into the museum’s collections and key themes.

Additional $150 per group Available upon request, subject to availability

For questions or to book a visit, contact our Education team at education@ncm.org.au . We're happy to assist with planning your excursion and ensuring a meaningful learning experience.