AIATSIS Education is taking bookings for school visits in 2025. We are offering two sessions during this period:
- ‘Introduction to AIATSIS Central Australia’ for students in Year 3 to 10.
- ‘Introduction to the AIATSIS Photographic Collection’ for students in Year 11 and 12.
Term 3 available dates: 8 September to 12 September 2025
Term 4 available dates: 20 October to 24 October 2025
During these two weeks, sessions are offered daily at 10am, 11.30am and 1pm
Current programs
Introduction to AIATSIS Central Australia
Session description: This interactive session will introduce students to who AIATSIS is, the type of work we do, and how we care for and conserve the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander items and objects in Australia. Students will learn about the Kokobera-Kunjen shield and the meaning of the AIATSIS logo. This hands-on session includes a scavenger hunt where students can engage with collection items on display in the exhibition space.
Year level: Year 3-10
Length: 60-minute session
Capacity:
- Primary school groups: 20 students (max.) per session
- Secondary school groups: 15 students (max.) per session
Location: AIATSIS Central Australia - 37 Todd Mall, Alice Springs
Cost: Free
For bookings, please book through the Eventbrite link:
https://introduction-to-aiatsis-central-australia.eventbrite.com.au
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Booking on Eventbrite - Introduction to AIATSIS Central Australia
- Select your preferred date and time from the session options available.
If your preferred session is unavailable, feel free to join the waitlist. - Click ‘reserve a spot’.
Please note that 1 ticket is equivalent to a school group of up to 20 primary students or up to 15 secondary students. - Input your contact information in the ‘Checkout’ pop up.
- Select ‘Register’ to complete the order.
A confirmation message will appear on screen and a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. - Access your ticket through the Eventbrite website or app.
Notes:
- One ticket is available to book for each available session. This single ticket entitles up to 20 primary students OR up to 15 secondary students to attend the session.
- After you have made your booking, an AIATSIS Education team member will contact you with pre-visit information.
- All materials needed during the session are provided by AIATSIS.
- Teachers are responsible for duty of care and behaviour management of students and must be present throughout the session.
- Select your preferred date and time from the session options available.
Introduction to the AIATSIS Photographic Collection
Session description: This interactive session will introduce students to who AIATSIS is, the type of work we do, and how we care for and conserve the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander items and objects in Australia. Students will learn about the over 430, 000 digitised images that AIATSIS holds in its collection, including the complexities associated with cataloguing and access these images. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the photographic database themselves and search for images they are interested in (such as significant events, their family or their Country).
Year level: Years 11-12
Length: 60-minute session
Capacity: 8 students (max.) per session
Location: AIATSIS Central Australia - 37 Todd Mall, Alice Springs
Cost: Free
For bookings, please book through the Eventbrite link:
https://introduction-to-the-aiatsis-photographic-collection.eventbrite.com.au
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Booking on Eventbrite - Introduction to the AIATSIS Photographic Collection
- Select your preferred date and time from the session options available.
If your preferred session is unavailable, feel free to join the waitlist. - Click ‘reserve a spot’.
Please note that 1 ticket is equivalent to a school group of up to 8 secondary students. - Input your contact information in the ‘Checkout’ pop up.
- Select ‘Register’ to complete the order.
A confirmation message will appear on screen and a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. - Access your ticket through the Eventbrite website or app.
Notes:
- One ticket is available to book for each available session. This single ticket entitles up to 8 students to attend the session.
- After you have made your booking, an AIATSIS Education team member will contact you with pre-visit information.
- All materials needed during the session are provided by AIATSIS.
- Teachers are responsible for duty of care and behaviour management of students and must be present throughout the session.
- Select your preferred date and time from the session options available.
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