Sidney Myer Education Centre
The Sidney Myer Education Centre is a dynamic learning and thinking space for teachers, students, and community groups. The Centre offers innovative and diverse education and public programs based on Heide’s changing exhibitions, architecture, landscape and collection. Artists, teachers and academic institutions among others are valued contributors to the programs that are presented at the Centre.
Sidney Myer Education Centre
Architect: O'Connor + Houle Architecture
Photographer: John Gollings 2006
© Heide Museum of Modern Art & John Gollings
Designed by O’Connor and Houle Architecture as part of Heide’s 2005-06 Redevelopment Program, this facility overlooks the Connie Kimberley Sculpture Park. It features a purpose-built space for practical workshops, audio visual presentations, lectures and forums. The Centre’s entrance way features staggered bleacher seats leading to a covered wooden deck providing additional space for groups to utilise.
Sidney Myer Education Centre floor plan
Design: O’Connor + Houle Architecture 2005
This exciting resource was realised with the generous support of both private and public partners, including the State Government through the Community Support Fund, the Australian Government through the Regional Partnerships Program, the Sidney Myer Foundation, and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust.
Read former Heide Education Officer Clayton Tremlett's article about the Sidney Myer Education Centre, published in Art Education Victoria's publication, ARTicle (Autumn, 2007) by downloading What is the new Sidney Myer Education Centre at Heide Museum of Modern Art? (pdf file, 25kb).
Heide's Education Programs offers a stimulating range of interactive activities in the Sidney Myer Education Centre. Click here for more information.
