The aim of this study is to develop an instructional activity using visual culture theory in a "Museum Education and Practices" course in preservice visual art education and to examine the effect of the programme on the students. The participants of study are a total of 35 students, who took the "Museum Education and Practices" course, at Pamukkale University. The data were obtained from worksheets, concept maps and the process evaluation form and analyzed by using content analysis. The research findings have showed that visual culture-based museum education practices increase the awareness of students about artistic, technological and social change. This study also contributed not only to exploring of related historical stories, feelings, experiences, and arts-related skills development but also to exploring of new ideas and values. Also many of the students demonstrated attitudes towards creating their own personal meaning by getting rid of stereotypes.