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Guided tour of the Como House Gardens

Discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como’s gardens on this 45-minute guided tour, led by our knowledgeable National Trust Guides.

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The Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Gather your family, pack your picnic, and bring along your favourite teddy bear or soft toy for the 35th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Rippon Lea Estate!

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The Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Gather your family, pack your picnic, and bring along your favourite teddy bear or soft toy for the 35th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Rippon Lea Estate!

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Education & School Programs

Students of all ages can enjoy one of our facilitated education programs at the Old Melbourne Gaol, Pentridge Prison, Polly Woodside Tall Ship, Rippon Lea Estate, Como House or McCrae homestead.
We offer programs that cover a range of immersive learning experiences and discipline areas from history and humanities to maths and geography. See below for more information about program content, curriculum links and making bookings or download our program guide for more information.

All of our programs meet National and Victorian curriculum standards, include pre and post visit activities, as well as online resources and incursions to bring our education into your classroom. For more information on digital programs, contact us at [email protected] or phone (03) 9656 9889.

We are deeply committed to the safety and well-being of all within our properties and through engagement in our education and outreach programs. Read more about our commitment to safeguarding and find copies of our policies here.

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Students gained an insight into Melbourne's criminal past and what it would have been like to be a convicted criminal and the conditions that they faced. The court room drama gave students a real-life experience about what it would be like if that situation occurred.

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