LEARNING

Discover our School and Tertiary programs for an enriching student journey through tailored learning experiences, purpose-built teaching facilities, and extensive online resources. Our curriculum-specific programs connect students to a renowned Australian art collection.

School Programs
Tertiary Programs

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Our secondary schools program offers learning experiences connected to our changing exhibition program, inspired by the Buxton Collection of Australian art. Schools are encouraged to book into our exhibition tours, delivered by practicing artists and emerging curators, with a wealth of online resources available for pre and post-visit engagement. 

Students listen to a facilitator on a tour in Nadine Christensen's exhibitions of paintings.

Student Programs

Deep dive into our current exhibition with a curriculum-aligned programs.

Teacher Engagement

Browse professional development opportunities, upcoming programs, and teacher testimonials.

Learning Resources

Access learning resources for current and past exhibitions.

Risk Assessments

This risk assessment allows teachers to familiarise themselves with Buxton Contemporary exhibitions and learning programs to inform their own school’s risk assessment, excursion approval and parent/carer consent processes. 

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Contact Us

For bookings, further information or more. Email: school-bookings@unimelb.edu.au, call 03 8344 1420 or complete the online form.

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TERTIARY PROGRAMS

Our collection of 350 artworks by Australian artists, donated by the Michael and Janet Buxton Foundation, and dynamic exhibition program provide the foundation for academic engagement activities. Our Academic Engagement team welcomes teaching and learning collaborations with University of Melbourne colleagues through curricular and co-curricular opportunities engaging our exhibitions, the Collection and our expertise.

The Education Gallery, Buxton Contemporary

Teaching Facilities

Discover our purpose-built teaching facilities, accommodating a range of academic engagement projects.

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Case Studies

Learn more about our tertiary programs and collaborations with staff and students across the University.

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Contact Us

Get in touch for bookings, further information or more. Email: mc-engagement@unimelb.edu.au

Buxton Contemporary acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we work, learn and create, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples, and the wider Kulin Nations. We acknowledge their continuing care for Country and recognise that Australia’s First Peoples art and cultural practices have thrived here for millenia.