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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.

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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 program

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  • Meet 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 program

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  • Beach 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 program

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  • Pirate Mania

    Prepare yourself for some skulduggery. Hunt for treasure, swab the decks and say “Aaargh!”

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  • 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)

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4 - 7: Middle Childhood

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 program

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  • Other 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.

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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 program

    More information

  • Other 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.

    More information

Resources: Planning your excursion

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.

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

Additional Information

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.

Education

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