Looking for an educational and exciting activity for the winter school holidays? Consider joining our Scientist for a Day: Collection Care and Conservation program, a full-day workshop designed for young minds aged 9-12.
Our Collection Care and Conservation team plays a very important role at the Museum. Conservators are responsible for protecting the Australian Museum’s renowned collections – from preserving archaeological and cultural objects, rare books and archives, to biology and geology specimens.
This special Scientist for a Day program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Australian Museum Research Institution, where you’ll meet two expert conservators, Sheldon Teare and Silvia Da Rocha. Learn about the essential work of conserving and preserving museum collections for the future, and understand how materials work with each other.
Throughout the day, you will get hands-on with experiments, the art of taxidermy, and explore ways to safely transport objects. You will also discover the techniques used by conservators to prevent deterioration and minimise the impact of known deterioration on the collections.
This program is an excellent opportunity for children to learn about the importance of museum collections and the essential work of conservators. So why not give them the chance to be a Scientist for a Day and experience the wonders of collection care and conservation first-hand?
Ages: 9-12 years. Fee applies. Education Room 1 and 2 (Level UG).