School holidays at the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton Light, Lenses and Luminescence Fri 3 Jul 2015 – Wed 23 Sep 2015 9:30am – 3:00pm Museum of Geraldton Discover the mysterious magic of light at the WA Museum – Geraldton during the school holidays. There is a range of fun, creative and challenging activities and workshops where you can explore what happens when light is reflected, refracted and blocked. Please Note: Check individual listings for available dates and times. Table activity – Lego Lighthouse Challenge Dates: Friday 3 July – Wednesday 23 September Times: 9.30am – 3pm Cost: free Ages: 6+ Bookings: not required Be inspired by the engineering feats of lighthouse designs through the ages as you construct your own Lego lighthouse. Share your design on social media using #wamholildayfun. Activity Corner Dates: Friday 3 July – Wednesday 23 September Times: 9.30am – 3pm Ages: all ages Cost: free Bookings: not required Come and enjoy the great range of free family activities and games which explore the mysterious magic of light. Trails Dates: Friday 3 July – Wednesday 23 September Times: 9.30am – 3pm Ages: all ages Cost: $3 or $2.50 per activity for families and groups of 4 or more children Bookings: not required Please Note: Programs are subject to availability. All children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. These events have passed Workshop – Illuminated Lanterns Dates and times: Wednesday 8 July, 1pm – 2pm; Thursday 9 July, 10am – 11am Cost: $5 Ages: 6+ Bookings: essential via (08) 9921 5080 Have fun creating patterns that block and release light by making a personalised lantern full of shining colour and dancing shadows. Workshop – Shining Light Dates and times: Wednesday 15 July, 1pm – 2pm; Thursday 16 July, 10am – 11am Cost: $5 Age: 10+ Bookings: essential via (08) 9921 5080 Learn about the different types of navigation lights necessary to manage the busy shipping activity in the Geraldton Port. Make a sparkling, jewel-like window picture of the most iconic navigation light in the Mid West – the Point Moore Lighthouse. Table activity – Showing the Way Dates: Friday 3 July – Sunday 19 July Times: 9.30am – 3pm Cost: $3 or $2.50 per activity for families and groups of 4 or more children Ages: 6+ Bookings: required for groups of 10 or more via (08) 9921 5080 Make your own mini solar-powered working lighthouse and learn about the Fresnel lens. Did you know each lighthouse has identifying light flashes and unique day-mark patterns? WA Museum