Geraldton

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton celebrates the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West region.

Discover ancient landforms, Yamaji history and culture, and the region’s natural landscapes and marine environment. Find out how more recent European exploration and settlement has developed the Mid West including the agriculture, fishing, mining and science industries.

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K - 3: Early Childhood

  • Take part in a fun-filled activity session to learn about the marine life of the Mid West.

  • Enjoy a trip back to colonial times and discover what life was like one hundred years ago.

  • Discover the bush food, medicine and sustainable ways of the Aboriginal people of the Mid West..

  • Become a palaeontologist for the day! Unearth a buried T-Rex fossil, sieve, brush and chisel through an activity-based program. Discover
    fascinating facts about the Mid West from millions of years ago.

4 - 7: Middle Childhood

8 -10: Early Adolescence

11 -12: Late Adolescence

  • Interpret how objects, media, lighting, text, images and music are used by museums to appeal to audiences.

  • What is it about the Mid West region that has yielded rich resources for thousands of years? Explore the unique landscape of the Mid West from the creation of the earth billions of years ago to the mining development occurring in the region today.

Resources: Planning your excursion

Join our Education staff for fascinating stories of shipwrecks and mutineers, cameleers and stockmen, miners and the Aboriginal people of the region that will keep students captivated during their visit to the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton.

Natural history displays will inspire young minds and create a better understanding of our ever-changing environment. Writing with pen and ink, fishing for dinner, searching for gold and sending Morse code signals are just some of the experiences enjoyed by visiting students.


Excursion Options

Facilitated Programs:

All facilitated programs are led by the Education Officer and require booking in advance.

Most programs are of one hour duration, however it is suggested that additional time is allowed for students to further explore the Museum.

Self-guided Experiences:

Groups are welcome to visit the Museum and proceed at their own pace. Bookings are required for self-guided visits.


Program Costs

Facilitated Programs:

$4.00 per student (including GST)

Self-guided Experiences:

Entry by donation.


Excursion Bookings

Western Australian Museum — Geraldton
Museum Place, Batavia Coast Marina
Phone: (08) 9921 5080
Fax: Facsimile: (08) 9921 5158
Email: geraldton.museum@museum.wa.gov.au

Education