Museum of Geraldton School Programs COVID-19 Education Update The WA Museum is now accepting bookings for school excursions to all of our Museum sites. Please take the time to read our COVID-19 Education Update to find out what the Museum is doing and any impacts this may have on your planned excursion. Further Information Education groups are invited to discover the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West region. 2021 Museum of Geraldton School Programs - Print PDF [3MB] Geraldton Then and Now Years K-3 What was it like to be a student in Geraldton 100 years ago? Find out what’s changed and what’s stayed the same with activities, objects and games. Curriculum links: Historical knowledge and Understanding Shipwreck Stories Years K-3 Dive into the story of the Batavia, the Mid West’s most infamous shipwreck. We explore how the Batavia wrecked, what happened to its unfortunate crew, and how historical objects tell stories from the past. Curriculum links: Historical knowledge and Understanding From Great Depths 3D experience Years 3-12 Witness the wrecks of HMAS Sydney (II) and HSK Kormoran as they currently lie, 2,500m deep on the ocean floor, through a sequence of extraordinary high quality 2D and 3D images. From Great Depths is a poignant exhibit exploring the history of both ships and the exact moment they engage in battle off the West Australian coast. Screenings of From Great Depths can be complemented by a visit to the HMAS Sydney II Memorial. Shipwrecks Gallery tour Years 6-12 Be immersed in a 30-minute guided tour of the Museum’s celebrated Shipwrecks Gallery, featuring the stories of the Zeewijk, Zuytdorp, Gilt Dragon, and the ill-fated Batavia. Topics covered include 17th Century trade, transport, and navigation; human survival and conflict; and modern maritime archaeology. Museum Trails Non-Readers (2-8yo) & Readers (8yo+) Every object tells a story with the Mid West Gallery trail, as you wind your way through the region’s natural and social history. Or try the Wajarri Wangga trail and discover the importance of Wajarri language, the most widely spoken Aboriginal language in the Greater Geraldton area. Trails are also available for non-readers. Self-guided experiences The museum is always available for self-guided school visits that are either teacher-led or invite students to browse the Museum independently and discover exciting stories.