Chinese Culture Immersion Day for Schools

Dates

Thursday 14 August 2025 | 9.45am - 2.15pm

Friday 21 November 2025 | 9.45am - 2.15pm

Curriculum

HASS

Year Level

Year 5 - 12

Cost

$20 per student

Adults complimentary | 1 adult per 6 students

Bookings

Bookings close 10 days prior to each date.

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Discover the rich tapestry of Chinese history and culture.

Immerse your students in Chinese culture and history by spending the day at Boola Bardip and participating in fun and engaging experiences designed to deepen their understanding and appreciation for this ancient culture.

What’s Included:

A visit to the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition.
Hands-on activities including:

Traditional Chinese games
Chinese art and craft
Calligraphy
Chinese dance
Exploration of traditional dress and costumes

What will the day look like?

The day is designed to engage your students and further their learning in Ancient History outside the classroom.

Arrive by 9.15am to allow time for a quick morning snack before gathering outside the Museum's main entrance, where the fun begins! Students will be placed into four groups, with a maximum of 32 students per group.

Please note: If you're bringing fewer than 32 students, we may ask you to join with another small group from another school. Learning and Engagement staff will confirm these arrangements before the day.

Students will rotate through the activities offered throughout the day. One rotation will include a one-hour visit to the exhibition.

Rotations will be 50 minutes at each activity and 10 minutes for transitions.

Rotation 1 | 9.45am – 10.45am

Rotation 2 | 10.45am -11.45am

Lunch | 11.45am – 12.15pm

Rotation 3 | 12.15pm – 1.15pm

Rotation 4 | 1.15pm – 2.15pm

About Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition

Discover the rich history of ancient Chinese society through two remarkable dynasties. The exhibition brings you up close to authentic artefacts from China — from intricate handicrafts to warfare tools — each with a story to tell.

Explore the fascinating archaeology behind these objects and uncover what they reveal about daily life, cultural traditions, and burial practices in ancient China.