The following attractions in Darling Harbour specialise in education excursions. To make your excursion planning easier we have provided the direct booking contact details for educational groups at each excursion venue.
By clicking on the website link you will be taken directly to the education section for each excursion venue where you will be able find further information. Make sure you visit the special offers page for package deals.
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Australian National Maritime Museum The National Maritime Museum conducts guided tours and workshops across all school years in a number of Key Learning Areas including history, geography and science. All our programs are delivered by trained and experienced teachers.
Operating Hours: Open 9.30am - 5pm daily (school tours Mon - Fri) Bookings: T. 02 9298 3655 F. 02 9298 3660 E. bookings@anmm.gov.au Visit website |
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Chinese Garden of Friendship Take a self guided tour through the Chinese Garden of Friendship's winding pathways. Experience the serenity of its pavillions, lakes and waterfalls with your students. Sydney Learning Adventures offers engaging educational tours. Explore the history and culture of Chinese people within calming surrounds of the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Online educational resources available.
Operating Hours: 9.30am - 5pm daily Bookings: T. 02 9240 8888 F. 02 9281 6334 E. chinesegarden@shfa.nsw.gov.au Visit website |
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IMAX Theatre IMAX films are designed to educate and enlighten as much as they are to entertain. Home to the world's largest cinema screen, IMAX in Darling Harbour has an extensive library of educational films available to schools. Check out our website for film synopses, resources and session times.
Operating Hours: Sessions run every hour, 10am - 10pm daily Bookings: T. 02 9213 1600 F. 02 9281 3833 E. education@imax.com.au Visit website |
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Powerhouse Museum The Powerhouse Museum leads in engaging, inquiry-based learning in the fields of science, design and decorative arts and social history. Find the most suitable exhibitions and resources for your class at our Teachers Guide Online interactive website.
Operating Hours: 10am - 5pm daily Bookings: T. 02 9217 0622 F. 02 9217 0441 E. edserv@phm.nsw.gov.au Visit website |
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Soundhouse Vector Lab - Powerhouse Museum Digital arts. Courses for curious people. Professions, teachers, school groups all years K-12. State of the art computers, software and facilities. Friendly, knowledgeable and experienced tutors. Small classes, personal attention, inspiring environment. Questions answered, problems solved, on the spot. Get creative. Get productive. Get connected.
Operating Hours: From 10am weekdays, weekends and evenings Bookings: T. 02 9217 0622 F. 02 9217 0441 E. edserv@phm.gov.au Visit website |
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Sydney Aquarium Sydney Aquarium is Australia's #1 attraction, showcasing over 11,000 Australian aquatic animals. Major exhibitions include the platypus, saltwater crocodile, fairy penguins, seals, huge sharks and rays and the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef. Students can walk under, through and over water without getting wet. The interactive touchpools are a huge hit! Educational resources online.
Operating Hours: Open 9am - 10pm daily Bookings: T. 02 8251 7811 F. 02 9262 2385 E. kevans@sydneyattractions.com.au Visit website |
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Sydney Learning Adventures Sydney Learning Adventures focuses on Darling Harbour, Pyrmont and The Rocks. Students will be engaged by a highly skilled and energetic team that uses unique surroundings and historical resources to create a contemporary, interactive and exciting learning forum. Teacher Resource Packs available online.
Operating Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri (weekend tours availabel upon request) Bookings: T. 02 9240 8552 F. 02 9247 3455 tours@shfa.nsw.gov.au Visit website |
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Sydney Wildlife World Sydney Wildlife World is Sydney's newest excursion venue located next to Sydney Aquarium. Over 100 species of Australian terrestial animals are featured including koalas, echidnas, rock wallabies, wombats and cassowaries in their natural environments such as rainforest, semi-arid grasslands and Flinders Ranges escarpment. Take a walk on the wild side! Educational resources available online.
Operating Hours: Open 9am - 10pm daily Bookings: T. 02 8251 7811 F. 02 9262 2385 E. education@sydneyattractions.com.au Visit website |
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Ultimo Centre Tours Bring your students on a tour of the ABC Ultimo Centre. The tours are a great addition to your class work and complement a number of syllabus areas. Your tour is likely to include a visit to one of our digital state-of-the-art television production studios, a television make-up room, an on-air radio studio, a news studio, as well as an insight into a variety of other ABC services.
Operating Hours: Tours run at 9.50am and 12.20pm each weekday. Bookings essential Bookings: T. 02 8333 5488 F. 02 8333 5305 E. ultimotours@yourabc.net.au Visit website
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