Captivate students in our contemporary Art Gallery, challenge their interpretations across a variety of visual art exhibitions or see local stories and depictions of an era gone by. Our tutors can foster their creativity and extend their understanding of our Museum and Gallery beyond the classroom.
Excursions to the WPCC offer a rich cultural experience from regional history to contemporary Art. Students can discover our regions stories and possessions within the Dubbo Regional Museum and step into a contemporary Art Gallery where a dazzling array of works from some of Australia’s best contemporary artists.
Our Regional Museum tours will bring the past to life with our 1950s classroom experience, learn how to write using a dip pen and ink, and hear all about the school life of students from the past compared to what students might experience in their own classrooms, all while in our specialised recreation of a 1950s classroom - strict rules included!
Located in the Dubbo Region the WPCC offers a distinct perspective on regional Australia. While visiting the Dubbo Region students will discover the importance of agriculture and significance of our regions culture and environment in creating a unique regional experience.
The Excursion Hub Dubbo Region is your one stop to secure an excursion to remember. Delivering itineraries across Old Dubbo Gaol, Wellington Caves and Western Plains Cultural Centre we can pack their day full of immersive activities, no matter how many students in your group we will deliver an itinerary so full the bus trip home will be one of happy exhaustion.
Reach out to our Group Booking Officer, who can deliver an itinerary specifically for your group’s needs. Your excursion doesn’t have to end with the WPCC, our Group Booking Officer has an in depth knowledge of our region and will help you make the most of your excursion, so your students will discover, immerse and grow within the Dubbo Region.
Discover our Region
The Dubbo Region can offer students an experience unlike any other, extend their stay with a tour of the Old Dubbo Gaol, where they will experience a piece of Australian prison history through dynamic guided tours. Students will walk in the steps of prisoners in the 1800s, and experience a unique insight into colonial times, they will be enlightened by daring escapes stories, and will leave with an appreciation of our lives today.
Also consider heading underground at the Wellington Caves so students can wonder at the spectacular cave formations and learn about the many fascinating Megafauna that once roamed the area. The immersive journey can extend to the Discovery Lab where students undertake a fossil finding session with specialised tools in laboratory setting fit for future geologists. Their newest exhibition, the Ancient Landscapes Gallery is FREE and located within the Wellington Caves Experience Centre. Students will engage with interactive displays and immersive augmented reality where Megafauna roam and stalk YOU!