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Primary and secondary student experiences that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inquiry-based learning through direct interaction with art.

Learning Experiences 2026 Program Launch

Explore how exhibition-linked programs at the Potter Museum of Art and Buxton Contemporary can open new pathways for learning, creativity and connection for your primary and secondary students.

65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art

The 2025 School Program responds to the landmark exhibition 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art. Through this program we offer curriculum-aligned tours and a limited number of hands-on workshops for school Grades 3–12 from 30 May till 22 November.

The tours and workshops are developed in partnership with Ngarrngga, an Indigenous-led collaboration between the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education, Indigenous Knowledge Institute and Indigenous Studies Unit.

Explore the student programs below and book now.

Student Programs

Deep dive into 65,000 Years with a curriculum-aligned exhibition tour guided by experienced facilitators, catering to school Grades 3–12.

Teacher Professional Development

Learn how to engage students more deeply with the themes of the exhibition through these professional development opportunities for educators.

Learning Resources

Engage with the 65,000 Years exhibition with high quality, Indigenous-led curriculum resources created by Ngarrngga.

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A group of students in blue uniforms walk out of the glass entrance of the Potter Museum of Art, which reflects trees and nearby buildings. The museum’s exterior is a mix of brick and modern mirrored surfaces.