Anzac Square Memorial Galleries Free School Tours

About this event

Teachers, book a free school tour of Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries and allow your students to explore the people, places and stories that underpin Queensland's military history. Our knowledgeable guides will bring history to life as they lead your students through the interactive exhibition, engaging them in an authentic, participatory learning process. Through this tour, students can discover the local significance of Australia's war history and uncover the stories of Queenslanders who showed remarkable courage, resilience, bravery, and selflessness during times of conflict.

Click here to view specific links to the Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0) and the QCAA Modern History General Senior Syllabus.

Our free guided tours operate weekdays at 10:30am, 11:30am, and 12:30pm, and run for approximately 45 minutes. Tours can be tailored to suit all year levels, areas of study, and specific timeframes.

If your group has special requirements, please contact us directly to discuss how we can assist.

Contact

t: 0466 922 259

e: anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au

Number of attendees

Tour groups are limited to a maximum of 30 participants including supervising adults. One adult supervisor is required for each group of 30 students. A maximum of 2 tour groups (60 participants) are available during each time slot. Larger groups may wish to book across multiple time slots and are welcome to do so.

Access

Please let us know, via the booking form, if members of your group have accessibility requirements. All interactive screens in the galleries are wheelchair accessible. Ambulant toilets are also available in the Post World War II Memorial Gallery.

More information about how to access the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries can be found here: https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/visit

Cancellations

Two days’ notice for cancellation would be appreciated. Please cancel via Eventbrite. Alternatively, please email anzacsquare@slq.qld.gov.au or contact us on 0466 922 259.

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Resources

Prepare for your visit by downloading free printable resources and engaging with free teacher professional development on the Curriculum Connect website.

Use these resources during your visit:

First Nations Commemoration and Remembrance

Women’s role in the war

Prep – Year 3 Treasure Hunt

Year 4 – 6 Treasure Hunt

Year 7 – 9 Treasure Hunt

Year 10 – 12 Treasure Hunt

Bring the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries into your classroom!

Click here for resources to use before/after your visit.

Enrich your experience

Dive deeper into your topic by combining your tour of Anzac Square Memorial Galleries with a Research Experience at the State Library of Queensland, conveniently located just a 20-minute walk across the river. Through this enriching experience, students can explore State Library’s collection, building information literacy skills, and extend their content knowledge through research. Provide your topic when booking to enable our librarians to prepare a tailored study guide for your students to use during and after their visit. While you’re here, a member of our Schools Engagement team will demonstrate how students can use State Library’s catalogue and online resources to their advantage.

Book now: https://slqpub.libcal.com/reserve/researchstudyexplore