Summer Holidays at the Western Australian Museum - Albany Thu 19 Dec 2013 – Sun 2 Feb 2014 10:00am – 4:30pm Museum of the Great Southern Beacons, Breakers and Barnacles Join the Discovery Centre team for a journey back in time to life on a remote Lighthouse island! Take the lighthouse keeper’s lunch challenge to see if you have the skill to land the keeper’s lunch safely across the rolling seas before the greedy seagulls get it; learn all about the secret life of waves and how important they are to making your favourite beach a great place to be; and discover what sort of creature with no heart, lungs or gills lives in our shallow waters - you’ll be surprised to learn who their relatives are! Dates: Friday 20 December – Sunday 2 February Time: 10am - 4.30pm daily Ages: All ages Cost: Most free, however some activities incur a small materials cost. Bookings: Not required Sun, Sand and Surprises Discover the intertidal zone with us at Middleton Beach! Use you detective skills to uncover the many fascinating creatures that inhabit the beach and rock pools. Don’t forget to bring along a hat and water, we’ll bring the sunscreen! Dates: 7, 16, 21 and 30 January Time: 10.30am at Ellen Cove, look for the WA Museum banner Cost: $5 Age: All ages Bookings: Essential on 98414844 Silver Gull – Dydjeenak (Especially for the juniors) This naughty bird likes to swim and squawk. Do you know where they go each night and who goes with them? Watch out they might steal your fish and chips if you’re not careful - find out how the clever lighthouse keepers kept theirs safe! Date: 9 January Time:10.30am Cost: $10 per child, includes kid’s fish and chips lunch Age: 0 - 5 Bookings: Essential on 98414844 Beacons by the Sea Take a look at the intriguing history of lighthouses! Discover how each light has an individual signal and how a small light can be turned into a strong beam seen across many kilometres then create your own beacon by the sea. Date: 14 January Time: 10.30am Cost: $7 Age: Recommended for 6 - 12 Bookings: Essential on 98414844 Sea Glass Mosaic Design your own mosaic using the smooth glass created by the pounding of waves and sand at the beach! How creative can you be using this age old method of decoration? Date: 23 January Time: 10.30am Cost: $10 includes all materials Age: Recommended for 6 - 12 Bookings: Essential on 98414844 Coral Crochet Do you know how hyperbolic geometry relates to coral growth? This fascinating workshop will teach you as you learn the basic stitches of crochet and grow your own amazing coral art piece! Date: 28 January Time: 10.30am Cost: $7 Age: Recommended for ages 8-14 Bookings: Essential on 98414844 Bookings required for some activities and for groups, please phone 9841 4844