WA Shipwrecks Museum Education 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 Prepare your students for an unforgettable excursion at the WA Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle! At the WA Shipwrecks Museum, students will uncover local history filled with exploration, disaster, mutiny, and survival, trace the extraordinary voyages of spice traders, and learn about the race to discover the Great Southland. There are three ways of visiting the WA Shipwrecks Museum with education groups: Facilitated Education Programs Temporary Exhibition Programs Self-guided visits For any help, don't hesitate to call our team on 1300 134 081. Join our education e-newsletter list to stay up-to-date on our latest programs and special educational events. Sign Me Up! Facilitated Education Programs ONLINE BOOKINGS The booking system for education programs at the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museum is currently offline. Please send an email to education@museum.wa.gov.au with the following details and we will begin to process your booking. Program: Immigration Stories, Shipwrecked!, de Vlamingh's Journey or Strangers on the Shore Preferred visit date (and alternate if not available) Number of classes & student numbers in each class Teacher name, email and contact mobile School We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we look forward to welcoming your students on an excursion soon. The WA Shipwrecks Museum is the premier destination for primary school excursions linked to the Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) syllabus. Our facilitated education programs and resources assist teachers in their excursion planning by taking out the guesswork. We have created a range of seamless, 120-minute programs that your students will not only enjoy, but will remember. The highlight of each program is a 60 minute immersive activity that takes place in our dedicated activity room - created just for school groups. This activity is led by a highly engaging member of the Shipwrecks Education Team. To complete your excursion each program includes a self-guided exploration of the Museum and/or the surrounding precinct. No clipboards or pencils are needed here! Two classes can easily rotate between the two components and there are options available when booking in three or more classes. Costs apply and bookings are essential. Sessions are subject to availability and booking conditions. Please refer to the program learning resource pages for more details and for any assistance call 1300 134 081. Home school sessions are now available. To see when the next session is available click here. Click on the image to find out more. Shipwrecked! WA Shipwrecks Museum Year 2 History: The Past in the Present Explore the past as we sail through time, examining objects from history on an immersive ‘shipwreck’, and finding remnants from bygone years in our old Museum building. de Vlamingh's Journey WA Shipwrecks Museum Year 4 History: First contacts Join the fleet of Willem de Vlamingh as he explores the coast of the ‘Southland’, searching for lost ships, making maps, collecting natural specimens, and leaving behind what became one of the most famous objects in the Shipwrecks Museum’s collection. Strangers on the Shore WA Shipwrecks Museum Year 5 History: The Australian Colonies Learn about the challenges that new colonial arrivals faced, during and after their journey to the Swan River. The following facilitated education programs are available at the nearby WA Maritime Museum (click on the image to find out more): Immigration Stories WA Maritime Museum Year 6 History: Australia as a Nation The WA Maritime Museum is the perfect location to explore the stories of people who migrated to Australia. The Museum is located on Victoria Quay in historic Fremantle where many people disembarked ships to start the Australian part of their migration story. Submarine Tours WA Maritime Museum Years 4-12 HASS, Science Find out what life is like aboard a submarine and immerse yourself in Fremantle's secret wartime history. The Oberon class Submarine HMAS Ovens is an authentic Cold War-era vessel. This exhibit serves as a living memorial to submariners and those who gave their lives during Australia’s Naval history. Under the Dome WA Maritime Museum Years K-12 HASS, Science WA Museum has partnered with Fremantle documentary company, Prospero Productions, to bring your students an immersive cinema experience… Under the Dome at WA Maritime Museum. Temporary Exhibition Programs Every year the WA Maritime Museum and WA Shipwrecks Museums host an exciting range of temporary exhibitions. Most visits to the temporary exhibitions are self-guided. Costs may apply and bookings are essential. Call 1300 134 081 to find out more. Self-guided Education Programs The WA Shipwrecks Museum welcomes school excursions that are self-guided. Self-guided excursions of the permanent galleries are free and let you explore the WA Shipwrecks Museum at your own pace. Places are available Monday to Friday, but bookings are essential. Click on the image to find out more. A Trek Through Time WA Maritime & Shipwrecks Museums Years 4-6: HASS This fun walking trail between the WA Shipwrecks Museum and the WA Maritime Museum is filled with discovery, while providing historical and geographical knowledge and understanding. Shipwrecks Self Guided WA Shipwrecks Museum Years K-12 Find out how to book and download free resources to use on your self-guided excursion to the WA Shipwrecks Museum. Maritime Self Guided WA Maritime Museum Years K-12 Find out how to book and download free resources to use on your self-guided excursion to the WA Maritime Museum. Excursion Management Resources WA Shipwrecks Museum Excursion Management Plan and Certificate of Currency 2020/21 - PDF [296KB] Adult Supervision The following supervision ratios are required for all education groups visiting any WA Museum sites. Years K-2, minimum 1 adult to 6 students Years 3-10, minimum 1 adult to 10 students Years 11-12 (Museum only visit) minimum 1 supervisor with the group There is a mandatory minimum of 2 supervisors per education supervisory team. The responsibility of children remains with the education staff from the visiting school or educational organisation. Please ensure that your adult supervisor is aware of their role in regards to the behaviour and safety of your students. Transport Transport arrangements are the responsibility of the school. The WA Shipwrecks Museum is an approximate 15 minute walk from the Fremantle Train Station. Trains run from Perth Train Station to Fremantle. If you plan on catching public transport to Fremantle, Transperth can help plan your journey. Visit the Transperth Get on Board website for more information. Drop-off and pick-up bus/coach bays are available at the end of Marine Terrace, next to Esplanade Park. For further information about bus/coach parking, please contact the City of Fremantle on 9432 9999 or www.fremantle.wa.gov.au.