Fremantle History Museum Education
Western Australian Museum – Fremantle History
Education
Take a journey back in time with a visit to the Western Australian Museum – Fremantle History! Our education department offers unique experiences for teachers and students, including a diverse range of education programs, professional development for teachers and education resources. We also have a range of education programs available in the Fremantle Light and Sound Discovery Centre, which is located on-site at the Fremantle History Museum.
Bookings and Further Information
Education Officer, (available Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Wednesdays)
Phone: 9430 7966 Fax: 9430 7458
Email: fhmsuper@museum.wa.gov.au
Professional Development
Our specialist education staff run half or full-day professional development courses introducing you to the unique exhibits at the Western Australian Museum sites in Fremantle. Excursion policy is addressed and teacher information kits provided. Whole staff courses are available, designed to suit your curriculum needs.
Education Resources
The Western Australian Museum Shop at Fremantle History makes every effort
to cater for schools and education institutions. A range of titles covering
Fremantle history, convict life and immigration are available for purchase,
including the recommended examples below.
The Museum Shop offers a 10% discount on all school orders placed with a purchase order.
Phone: 9430 7966 Fax: 9430 7458
Email: fhmsuper@museum.wa.gov.au
THE FOUNDATIONS OF FREMANTLE – Exploring the early history of Western Australia’s Port City
Deborah Tout-Smith(1998)
A full-colour guide to all items in the Foundations of Fremantle gallery at the Western Australian Museum – Fremantle History. This book is ideal for teachers who want to plan an in-depth tour of the gallery or wish to recall and discuss items after the visit. The book also outlines the history of settlement in Fremantle between 1829 and the early 1900s.
THE LEGEND OF MOODYNE JOE
By Mark Greenwood. Illustrated by Frane Lessac (2002)
A richly-illustrated account of Western Australia’s most notorious convict bushranger. This story takes students from Joe’s early days around Moondyne Hills to his infamous escapes from Fremantle Prison. This book is the perfect complement to the Captivating Convicts program and is suitable for Years 3 – 7.
THE CATALPA ESCAPE
By Joy and Mike Lefroy. Illustrated by Marion Duke (2006)
The amazing true story of an incredible escape. In 1876, a secret mission to rescue six Fenians from life behind bars turns into the only successful escape from Fremantle Prison. This beautifully illustrated book features maps and letters from this incredible incident and includes detailed background notes on the Catalpa escape.
THE PIPELINE CY OCONNOR BUILT
By Joy Lefroy and Diana Frylinck. Illustrated by Marion Duke (2003)
The rhythmic language used in this beautifully-detailed picture book builds a fascinating story of a huge and successful endeavour. Students learn about the construction of the Golden Pipeline that still supplies fresh water to over 100 000 people living and working in the Goldfields and along the route of the pipeline.