Education Programs at the Abbey Museum

The Abbey Museum offers a diverse range of history-focused education programs for primary and secondary students. Our engaging activities cover key historical periods such as Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, and First Nations Australia, all designed to align with the Australian Curriculum.

Experience a relevant, interactive and fun school excursion.

Our programs offer students a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to align with Junior and Senior History curriculum to further enrich classroom learning with interactive elements and real-world connections. Whether you’re looking to bring history to life or add depth to your lessons, our programs provide engaging opportunities that inspire and educate.

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology creates an inspiring learning environment that features:

Authentic archaeological displays spanning 500,000 years of world history
Exhibits that place historical artefacts within a broad social context
Programs led by expert instructors who bring history to life

Our programs are flexible and can be adapted to suit the needs of your school. Contact us to learn more and make history an unforgettable experience for your students!

Information for Educators

Have a question about your visit to the Abbey Museum?

Contact Tania Wickham, Schools and Booking program assistant at adminassist@abbeymuseum.com.au

Excursions (At the Museum)

Ancient Egypt

Students will explore Ancient Egyptian funerary practices through an Archaeological dig, a mummification demonstration, and a guided look at our Egyptian artefact collection. Ideal for Grade 7 students.

Medieval - Knight Program

Students will discover Medieval knights’ weapons and armour, explore stained glass in the nearby Abbey Church, view Medieval artefacts in the museum, and participate in an archery program.

Ancient Rome

Students will excavate an early Imperial Roman site, explore Roman military gear, and view artefacts from the Roman world in the museum.

Glasshouse Mountains Environmental Heritage Trail

This trail explores the formation of the Glass House Mountains, how environmental landscape has changed over time; what resources were available to support the Indigenous people, and more.

Moreton Bay Environmental Heritage Trail

This trail explores the geological formation of Moreton Bay and how these changes transformed the available food sources for Indigenous people. Includes a visit to a fish trap, sacred bora ring and more.