Group Bookings
Captivate your group in our contemporary art gallery, challenge their interpretations across a variety of visual art exhibitions or see local stories and depictions of an era gone by. Our tutors can foster students creativity and extend their understanding of our Museum and Gallery beyond the classroom.
Guided Tours
Listen to our Guide as they walk you through our Gallery or Museum for an immersive tour through our history, collection and the stories behind our exhibitions.
Guided Museum Tour
Our guides will greet your group and take you on a tour of our exhibitions in the Museum, providing information regarding the Dubbo regions’ unique history. Listen to the stories of the people who helped Dubbo develop into the city it is today, the places that make Dubbo special, and the objects that define its place in the region.
For schools, teachers will be provided with specially developed resources and time will be allocated for students to wander the museum and self-explore in a supported environment.
Minimum 30 minutes
Maximum 35 per group
Guided Gallery Tour
Guides will take your group on a tour of our exhibitions where their thoughts, ideas and interpretations of art will be explored. With a changing program of dynamic exhibitions, students will experience a range of artforms, with a variety of mediums and themes for them to investigate and interrogate. Guides can tailor your tour to a specific exhibition or cover all available exhibitions – please specify your focus when booking.
Specially developed student resources will be provided and time for questions and students to explore the space is included.
Minimum 30 minutes
Maximum 35 per group
Self-Guided Tour
Guide your group through the exhibitions in the gallery and museum. Great for self-paced learners, and free of charge.
For school groups, teachers can utilise the resources available on the Learn page.
To ensure dedicated space for your visit, Groups of 20 or more must be booked through our Education Officer.
Art Workshops
Embrace a hands-on experience in our Community Arts Centre where creative workshops can be tailored at your request, combined with a tour within our exhibition spaces this holistic package is designed to develop and engage.
Workshops are great hands-on activities that help with dexterity while allowing students to explore a creative process. All workshops include a short, guided tour of the Gallery space as a part of the process. All workshops have syllabus links. If you require a specific focus, theme, or art medium, our Art Tutors are able to adapt the workshop to your needs.
All workshops are 2 hours in duration
Maximum 25 per group
Exploring the Art of Still Life Painting
In this workshop for students from all stages, students will discover the fundamentals of visual arts through the process of still life painting. Covering the essentials of composition, lighting, and colour theory, all while creating their own unique works of art. With guidance from our experienced art tutors, participants will experiment with various materials and techniques to produce stunning pieces. Whether they are beginners or experienced artists, all students will find the workshop to be a fun and rewarding experience.
Exploring the Art of Portraiture
Our workshop is tailored to meet the needs of students of all skill levels and abilities. Students will learn the fundamentals of portraiture, such as basic drawing techniques, shading, proportion and scale. Additionally, students will have the chance to experiment with various materials and mediums to develop their own unique style. This is an excellent opportunity for students to improve their skills, build their confidence, and have fun in the process.
Museum Workshop
1950's Classroom Experience
Bring the past to life with our 1950s classroom experience! Learn how to write using a dip pen and ink, and hear all about school life of students from the past compared to what students might experience in their own classrooms, all while in our specialised recreation of a 1950s classroom – strict rules included!
Minimum 30 minutes
Maximum 24 per group
Booking Enquiry Form
School Excursions, small groups, bus tours or hobby and special interest groups we can deliver a workshop or tour to suit your needs.