Albany
Come on a journey of discovery at the Western Australian Museum — Albany and share in the beauty and natural abundance of our Kinjarling – 'place of rain' and home of the Minang people.
Meet live local Long-necked Turtles, different species of frogs, King’s Skinks and varied bird life within our grounds, the site where Minang people fished and cooked and Western Australia was first proclaimed. Learn about our rich maritime history, threatened species, traditional Minang life and the amazing marine habitats of our southern seas.
The Education Team at the Western Australian Museum — Albany have developed a range of unique and engaging programs for primary and secondary classes.
Explore our exhibitions and artefacts with our Education Officers and Minang elders. Discover bush foods and learn about animal and marine habitats. Experience the reality of life in days past as you become a convict or meet Miss Crabapple.
WA Museum education brochure 2012 - all sites
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Albany education brochure pages
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Outreach Programs
All curriculum-based education activities marked with an * are available to schools as part of our Outreach Programs.
Loan Collection
The Western Australian Museum – Albany has a fascinating collection of items available for loan. For more information on our programs and outreach opportunities please contact us.
Events
There is an upcoming teacher's education program on 9.00am - 3.00pm, 14 June 2012. More information on this event can be viewed on the What's On section of the website.
K - 3: Early Childhood
We Dig Dinosaurs
Dig, chisel and discover hidden fossils. Learn how to survey a grid and identify your finds. Graduate as a junior palaeontologist, and you might take home a real fossil for your school!
* Available as an outreach programMeet the Locals
Get up close and personal with our native wildlife. A highly interactive introduction to the biology, habits and dreaming story of a creature of your choice: pelican, shingle-back lizard, kangaroo, dibbler, magpie, dolphins and whales, chuditch, freshwater turtle and willy- wagtail.
* Available as an outreach programBeach Walk Discoveries
Join us at the beach to discover what might be washed up – animal, plant or man-made? You will be surprised by the unique and unusual sea life.
* Available as an outreach programPirate Mania
Prepare yourself for some skulduggery. Hunt for treasure, swab the decks and say “Aaargh!”
Farm Life
Go back in time to experience life on WA’s first farm at Albany’s Strawberry Hill Farm.
(available Term 3 and 4)
4 - 7: Middle Childhood
Look What They’ve Done to My Mummy!
Discover the mysteries of Ancient Egyptian art of mummification.
Caring for Boodja (Land)
Discover how the Minang peoples of the south coast of Western Australia provide for their needs and sustained their environment.
* Available as an outreach programWho Dunnart?
Use forensic science to solve our wildlife murder mystery.
* Available as an outreach programMerinj for Coolangar (Food for Children)
Discover how Minang children learnt about lore, hunting skills and the six seasons.
* Available as an outreach programCrabapple’s Classroom
Discover what school was like for your great-grandparents.
Sydney to Sound
Live the life of a convict sent to King George Sound to help start the first European settlement of Western Australia.
Fossil Forensics
Analyse clues to deduce how an extinct marsupial predator died, and what it might have been like when it was alive.
The First Farm
Experience life as an early settler at the Strawberry Hill Farm.
(available Term 3 and 4)
8 -10: Early Adolescence
Gallipoli – The Shared Experience
Who was Ataturk and why did he write a message to the mothers of fallen ANZAC troops? Experience Gallipoli from the voices of ANZAC and Turkish soldiers.
* Available as an outreach programOther Opportunities for Secondary Schools
An exciting range of programs developed especially to celebrate The United Nations declared International Year of Sustainable Energy for All will be on offer at the Western Australian Museum - Albany. Watch out for our National Science Week Programs exploring Energy Evolution, check out the website for updates.
We also invite secondary educators to make use of the Museum’s local and visiting experts (such as biologists, geologists, anthroplogists, historians and Noongar Elders) to help enhance your classroom program.
11 -12: Late Adolescence
Gallipoli – The Shared Experience
Who was Ataturk and why did he write a message to the mothers of fallen ANZAC troops? Experience Gallipoli from the voices of ANZAC and Turkish soldiers.
* Available as an outreach programOther Opportunities for Secondary Schools
An exciting range of programs developed especially to celebrate The United Nations declared International Year of Sustainable Energy for All will be on offer at the Western Australian Museum - Albany. Watch out for our National Science Week Programs exploring Energy Evolution, check out the website for updates.
We also invite secondary educators to make use of the Museum’s local and visiting experts (such as biologists, geologists, anthroplogists, historians and Noongar Elders) to help enhance your classroom program.
Resources: Planning your excursion
Excursion Management Plan 2011 - Western Australian Museum - Albany
Developed in line with DET excursion policy. Please download for assistance with your excursion planning.
2012 Education Brochure (All Sites)
Western Australian Museum educational brochure (all sites) 2012.
Excursion Options
Facilitated Programs:
Our facilitated education opportunities are led by our Education Officers and Indigenous Presenters. Session times can be negotiated at the time of booking. We suggest you allow additional time to explore our newly refurbished galleries at the Western Australian Museum — Albany.
Self-guided Experiences:
Visit our galleries in the Residency or Eclipse buildings at your own pace or immerse your students in the activity rich Discovery Centre.
Program Costs
Facilitated Programs:
$2.00 - $5.00 per student (including GST)
Self-guided Experiences:
A minimum donation of $10.00 per school class is preferred.
Excursion Bookings
Western Australian Museum — Albany
Residency Road, Albany
Telephone: (08) 9841 4844
Fax: (08) 9841 4027
Email: albany@museum.wa.gov.au