Education Resource: ‘Roy and Matilda: Australian Art Collection’

Roy & Matlida at the Queensland Art Gallery

Roy & Matlida at the Queensland Art Gallery / View full image

Discover paintings by artists in the Australian Art Collection with Roy and Matilda, two friendly mice who love art galleries and live behind a tiny door in the Queensland Art Gallery. The mice visit artworks and create an adventure in ‘Roy and Matilda: The Mysterious Music’. Focus artworks can be used in conjunction with the publication to complement before, during or after-the-visit to support engagement. You can also create your own artwork guide with ‘My Collection’.

Virtual Collection

View selected artworks online alongside discussion questions and suggested classroom activities.

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