AlbanyCome 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. K: PP: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: Early Adolescence 8: <p>The Education Team at the Western Australian Museum — Albany have developed a range of unique and engaging programs for primary and secondary classes.</p> <p>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.</p> <!---<ul class="grid3cols nav"> <li class="first odd"><span><a href="http://museum.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Education%20Brochure%20_All%20Sites%202012_WEB.pdf"><img alt="2012 Education Brochure for all Museum sites" class="imagecache-wam_v2_article_half" src="/sites/default/files/imagecache/wam_v2_article_half/att-images/2012/educationadvert.jpg" title=""><br> <strong>WA Museum education brochure 2012 - all sites</strong></a><br> [PDF 14.8mb]<br> <a href="/sites/default/files/Education%20Brochure%20_All%20Sites%202012_ALBANY.pdf"><strong>Albany education brochure pages</strong></a><br> [PDF 1.2mb] </span></li> </ul>---> 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.