School Visits to Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon

Everything you need to know about planning a school trip to Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon.

Before your visit
We’ve compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions for school groups coming to Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon.

How much does it cost?
Entry is $25 per student, teachers are free of charge.

What should teachers bring?
Your email confirmation from Sydney Festival with all your excursion details plus notepads and pencils for all students.

What should students bring?
Only a small bag with perhaps their lunch.

Where can we eat?
The Cantina serves Mexican-inspired cuisine and soft drinks on site, but we recommend that your students bring their lunch and in sunny weather eat above the Cutaway on Stargazer Lawn. In wet weather, students can eat inside the Cantina.

How do we get to the Cutaway?
Commercial coaches can set down and pick up passengers on High Street Barangaroo (enter via Kent street). There is no street parking for buses nearby.

What student:teacher ratios does Sydney Festival advise?
Years K-2 - Self-guided 15:1
Years 3-6 –Self-guided 20:1
Years 7-12 –Self-guided 30:1
Tertiary –Self-guided 40:1

How can teachers prepare students?
Teachers are responsible for their groups at all times during their Cutaway visit so ensure your students have been briefed on appropriate behaviour, including respecting the space and VR equipment. Toilets are located at the entrance and exit of The Cutaway – please refer to the venue map.

On the day
Check you’ve brought your confirmation email plus pencils and notepads for all students. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. On arrival, front of house staff will meet you at the entrance of the Cutaway to confirm your visit and schedule, and provide information such as where to store your school bags on site.

Risk assessment
The WHS Act and Regulation require schools and other education entities organising excursions to use risk management to ensure the health and safety of students, staff and excursion volunteers. Risk management supports better decision making by contributing to a greater insight into the potential risks and their impacts.

To assist teachers in preparing their own risk assessments, Sydney Festival has prepared venue and safety information documents for Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon, which answer all questions required by the Department of Education and Training.

What should teachers bring?
Your email confirmation from Sydney Festival with all your excursion details plus notepads and pencils for all students.

What else can teachers do to prepare?
Check out Sydney Festival’s free online learning resource for Primary and Secondary students.

Watch the Frida Kahlo documentary presented by Exhibition on Screen as part of Sydney Festival’s free AT HOME program

Consult the information we provide on risk assessment (and public and products liability insurance Certificate of Currency)

Book your school tour using this online form

For any other questions email ticketing@sydneyfestival.org.au or call 02 8248 6500.