The A Day in Pompeii exhibition provides a variety of opportunities for schools to integrate into classroom programs, including topics as varied as ancient cultures, volcanoes, natural disasters, art and archaeology.
The Museum will be offering self-guided education resources and exclusive teacher-only events related to the exhibition. Further details will be available soon.
Please become familiar with the following important information prior to your visit.
Please contact BOCS ticketing on (08) 9321 6831 for all school bookings for the A Day in Pompeii exhibition.
The following charges apply for schools visiting the A Day in Pompeii exhibition:
To assist schools with providing adequate supervision for students, the following free entry rules apply:
Please note:
A Day in Pompeii is on display at the Western Australian Museum – Perth (Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth) from 21 May - 5 September 2010.
As we expect higher than usual visitation to the Museum to view the A Day in Pompeii exhibition, it is essential that all teachers, students and adult helpers are familiar with exhibition rules and safety information before entering.
Please note that large groups may be split up as we need to manage capacity for this exhibition.
All school visits to the A Day in Pompeii exhibition are self-guided and comprise of two components.
Please note the following important exhibition rules:
Your group/s are welcome to explore the remainder of the Museum’s galleries before or after viewing the A Day in Pompeii exhibition. We recommend that teachers become familiar with the Museum’s layout and collections by visiting the Museum prior to their excursion date.
Excursion Management Plan
Please visit www.museum.wa.gov.au/education for our comprehensive Excursion Management Plan which includes information on adult supervision ratios and emergency procedures.
Facilities
There are toilets and a drink fountain located in the passageway leading from the main foyer. Other facilities are located throughout the Museum.
Lunches and Bags
Due to space limitations and expected high visitation resulting from this exhibition, please note the following:
Access
Please notify our staff if any students have specific access requirements, including students in wheelchairs.
Photography
Cameras can be used in all galleries except for Katta Djinoong and A Day in Pompeii. We encourage you to take photos so that your class can reflect on their experience.
Public Transport
The Western Australian Museum - Perth is located within walking distance from the Perth train station, and is accessible from most Perth-bound bus routes. For more information on transport costs or support on planning your Museum excursion on public transport contact:
Transperth Education Team
Phone: (08) 9326 3970
Email: education@transperth.wa.gov.au
Web: www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Private Transport
A Coach Stand for drop-off / pick-up of students is located on Beaufort Street, approximately 50 metres north of the Roe Street intersection. The City of Perth does not provide bus parking facilities within the city’s boundaries. For further information contact the City of Perth Parking Team on 1300 889 613.
Western Australian College of Teaching members receive a 10% discount for A Day in Pompeii merchandise upon presentation of a valid membership card. College members already benefit from an ongoing 10% discount available at all Museum shops.
To find out how your school can win FREE excursions, please visit www.hawaiianalive.com.au.
The Museum has developed a range of education resources which include ideas for integrating the exhibition themes and Pompeii-related content into classroom programs and support a visit to A Day in Pompeii.
A Day in Pompeii excursion essentials 2010
A Day in Pompeii Teacher Resource for Year 4-7
(not to be contacted for Pompeii bookings)
Phone: (08) 9427 2792
Fax: (08) 9427 2883
Email: education@museum.wa.gov.au
Website: www.museum.wa.gov.au/education
Please refer to www.museum.wa.gov.au/education or our 2010 Education Programs brochure (available on our website or in hard-copy form) for an overview of the range of facilitated programs and self-guided experiences available for school groups.