The Riddoch is one of South Australia’s leading regional galleries and home to a nationally significant art collection. Situated in the heart of the Limestone Coast in Mount Gambier, The Riddoch is open every day to the public and showcases a rich display of programmed art exhibitions across four gallery spaces.
At The Riddoch we value providing rich learning and educational experiences that are directly linked to our current exhibitions. We believe in the power of arts education to enrich lives, and this starts with early learning through to the final years of school.
We encourage and invite school groups from Mount Gambier and the surrounding regions to engage with our education programs. We offer a range of experiences for school groups including:
EDUCATION KITS (Free to download)
The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre are developing and sourcing exhibition resources to accompany various exhibitions, supporting teachers and students to engage more deeply through accessible learning material, artwork discussions and curriculum-linked activities. These resources are available to download and have been designed to support both classroom learning and gallery visits. This initiative forms part of The Riddoch’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful education resources for selected exhibitions, helping schools connect with contemporary art, artists and ideas in thoughtful and engaging ways.
Two Laws One Big Spirit – on view until 16 August 2026.
Download to engage your students with the exhibition.
SPEAK UP! – on view until 16 August 2026.
View the Education resource on Ann Newmarch by the Art Gallery of South Australia.
SELF GUIDED (Free – unlimited time in exhibition – bookings required)
Self-guided tours start with an introduction by Riddoch Public Programs Officer, followed by the opportunity for students to explore the exhibitions. Teachers are encouraged to ask students interpretive questions as they move through the exhibitions. Self-guided activities including reflective and interpretive responses can be provided. Groups can spend as little, or as long as they like in the exhibition space.
GUIDED (Free – 1 hour duration – bookings required)
Guided tours for up to 25 students can be broken into two 30-minute sessions. In the first half, students will be guided through the current exhibitions by a Curator, or Public Programs Officer, where different themes and viewpoints will be explored. In the second half of the tour, students will embark on their own interpretations by selecting specific artworks for deeper interrogation, with discussion points provided.
LOOK & CREATE (Up to $5 per student – 90 minute duration – bookings required)
Students will spend time on a tour of the current exhibitions, learning, sharing and absorbing key viewpoints. After the tour, students will move on to a creative activity. Drawing inspiration from the exhibitions, and using safe and accessible materials, students will be able to apply key learnings from their tour to create their own artwork to take home. Costs can be up to $5 per student depending on age and cost of materials. Up to 14 students per group (2 groups can run simultaneously).
HELPFUL HINTS
We like to plan as much as you do! Please give us a minimum of two weeks’ notice if you’re a planning a trip to the Riddoch. It’s best to contact the Riddoch Public Programs Officer via Riddoch@mountgambier.sa.gov.au, or 08 8721 2505, or complete the contact form below.
If you’re coming by car or bus, we recommend parking in the Sturt Street Carpark behind the Library. Where possible, it’s ideal if students can leave their bags on the transport, as the Riddoch does not have secure storage for bags.
Food and drink are not great for artworks, so we ask these items also stay on the bus. Instead, nearby Cave Gardens / Thugi is a gorgeous spot for recess or lunch.
