Professional Development
Orientation tours, resource material and PD
Suitable for Primary and Secondary Teachers

Years 3-6
Step back in time
Relive the childhood memories of the Maynard family. John Maynard was the Caretaker of the Old Treasury from 1916-28. Visit the apartment where he lived with his wife Emma and eight children. Experience some of the fun and games enjoyed by the children.

Levels 5-10
An introduction to Melbourne
Explore the development of Melbourne from early settlement to international city.
Discover some of the events and characters that have shaped the city.
45 minutes.

Finding gold
Trace the journey of gold, from the diggings until it left the colony. Discover how Victoria’s new-found riches shaped Melbourne’s future. Experience multimedia presentations and historic images.
45 minutes.

Discovering Democracy at the Old Treasury
Visit the Executive Council. Discuss the role of the Governor and the Executive Council. See where legislation is signed off.
30 minutes

Years 9-10
Interpreting the Old Treasury: a future for the past
Engage in a cross-disciplinary investigation of the Old Treasury Building.
Develop a deeper understanding of one of Australia’s finest nineteenth century buildings through a series of activities.

VCE
Unit 3: Australian History – imagining Australia
Area of Study 1

Exhibitions include:

Melbourne people
Growing Up in the Old Treasury
Visit the Maynard family apartment downstairs.

Executive Council Chamber
The Governor of Victoria continues to meet weekly with the Executive Council to sign off on legislation in the magnificent Executive Council Chamber situated on the first floor.

Melbourne heritage
Gold and prosperity
The sporting trophies and ceremonial gifts on display from the Vizard Foundation are extraordinary examples of Melbourne’s colonial wealth.

Making Melbourne
This exhibition chronicles events and introduces characters that helped shape Melbourne – from pastoral settlement to thriving metropolis.

Melbourne history
Built on gold
Visit the former gold vaults in the basement of the Old Treasury Building. Investigate the story of Victorian gold, from the diggings until it left the colony. Built on Gold describes how Victoria's new found riches shaped Melbourne's future. Experience the combination of historic images and multi-media technology.

Explore:

• Gold fields gold deals
  
• Gold escorts
  
• Shipping and trade
  
• Goldrush Melbourne
  
• Melbourne's building boom
  
• Cultural change
  
• Colonial bureaucracy
  
• Gold market
  

Resource material
Education kits sent to all groups on receipt of booking.
Built on Gold storylines are available for groups studying gold.

Admission
Includes all exhibitions
$3.50 per student
Accompanying adults free of charge

Bookings
T (03) 9651 2233
F (03) 9651 6508

Go to School Tours Booking Form.

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