There is a variety of education programs and resources for Chemistry students and teachers using the Gallery’s collection as a core resource.

Discussion tours

The chemistry of art

This tour is delivered by a Gallery educator who is a qualified Science teacher. Identify pigments, binders and support materials, their history and sources, properties and the chemistry involved through first-hand investigations of key medieval and Indigenous Australian artworks in the Gallery’s collection.

Collection connections: Chemistry

Key works in the Gallery’s collection with connections to the Chemistry curriculum include:

• Medieval art
• Indigenous Australian art

Download Chemistry programs information sheet (PDF 535.5 KB)

Professional development

The Gallery’s professional development program for teachers, linked to our collection and exhibitions, include study sessions relevant for Chemistry teachers. For details, see our section on Professional development.