The Potter offers unique learning experiences that integrate our curated exhibitions and the University Art Collection into curricular, co-curricular, and research-based programs. Collaborating with academics across all University of Melbourne faculties, we create dynamic, museum-based opportunities.
With the museum reopening in 2025, we’re expanding our offerings with revitalised spaces and deeper partnerships.
We welcome you and your students to join us at the Potter for curriculum visits to 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art with our academic engagement team during the winter term and semester two.
Contact us to discuss 2025 tertiary opportunities.
Learning Spaces
The Potter’s expanded learning spaces will enhance academic engagement with state-of-the-art facilities for museum-based learning programs.
Miegunyah Student Project Awards
Each year, University of Melbourne students research works of art from the Grimwade ‘Miegunyah’ Collection from the perspective of their study area.
Professional Placements
Enriching opportunities for tertiary students to contribute to real-world projects and gain hands-on experience in the arts and cultural sector.
Contact Us
Whether you are looking to integrate hands-on museum learning in your curriculum or explore possibilities for your research, we invite academics from all faculties to explore how the Potter can enhance your programs.
Contact our academic engagement team to discuss opportunities for 2025 and beyond.
Learn more about the exhibition
65,000 Years Resources
Engage with the 65,000 Years exhibition with Indigenous-led academic engagement resources created by Ngarrngga.
65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
The exhibition examines the rise to prominence of First Peoples’ art across Australia.
65,000 Years Publication
Featuring writing by 25 leading thinkers across generations and disciplines, the publication celebrates Indigenous Australian art across time, media and language groups.