A self-directed visit offers schools the flexibility to explore Hazelhurst at their own pace, allowing teachers to shape the experience around their students’ interests, learning goals and schedules. Students can engage with exhibitions independently, observe artworks closely, and discuss ideas in small groups, making the visit adaptable and responsive to different learning styles.
Gallery Capacity & Session Planning
A maximum of 50 students and 3 teachers/carers may be in the Hazelhurst Gallery at one time. If your booking exceeds 50 students, groups must be rotated through the exhibition.
While groups rotate, additional students may use the gardens. We recommend scheduling a break or a self-directed activity that can be completed outdoors. Please note that we do not have internal rooms available for large groups.
We recommend allowing 30 to 45 minutes per gallery session.
Student–Teacher Ratios
For the safety of visitors, students and artworks, we recommend the following supervision ratios:
- 50 students: 3 teachers/carers
- 30 students: 2 teachers/carers
- 20 students: 1 teacher/carer
Please note: All self-directed school visits require advance booking to support safe gallery capacity and program scheduling.
We will be in touch to confirm your booking within 5 business days.
Preparing for Your Visit
- Please refer to our Social Story for students who may benefit from advance preparation.
- A sensory space is available for students who may need it during their visit.
- Cloaking tubs for backpacks and large bags are provided in the Gallery foyer.
Gallery guidelines
To ensure the safety of students, visitors, and artworks, please observe the following guidelines during your visit:
- Do not touch artworks and maintain a safe distance at all times
- Walk at all times; running is not permitted in gallery spaces
- No food or drink permitted in gallery spaces
- Pencils only may be used in the gallery (no pens or markers)
- Students must remain with their teacher or supervising adult at all times
- No flash photography
- Do not lean on walls or display cases
- Be mindful of noise levels and other visitors
- Large bags are not permitted in gallery spaces
Arrival information
Bus drop-off is located on the Kingsway, outside the Hazelhurst Arts Centre Gates.
To help manage personal belongings, storage tubs will be provided in the gallery foyer. We ask that each student places their belongings into the crate labelled with one of the following names:
- KNGWARREYE
- O’KEEFE
- TANGO