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January School Holiday Program at Fremantle History Museum
Finnerty Street, Fremantle

Inspect-A-Gadget

“Come to the WA Museum – Fremantle History and marvel at the mysteries of gadgets, games and gizmos from the past”

Week 1: For families with 8 – 16 year olds
Week 2: We offer one-hour programs for two different age groups (3 – 7 years and 8 – 16 years), running at the same time, so everyone can get involved.

For more information or to book programs phone 9430 7966.

 

3 – 7 Year Olds Program

Dates - Weekdays 21 – 25 January
Time - Program at 10 am (please arrive 10 minutes before starting time)
Duration – 1 hour
Cost - $3.00 per participant – Adults free
Bookings – Essential on 9430 7966

Join our storytelling adventure as you creep up into Gran and Pop’s attic, blow away the cobwebs and unlock the secrets behind some amazing toys and games from the past. Play with some old fashioned toys and then make one of your own to take home with you!

 

8 – 16 Year Olds Program

Dates - Weekdays and Sunday 14 – 25 January
Time - Program at 10 am (please arrive 10 minutes before starting time)
Duration – 1 hour
Cost - $3.00 per participant – Adults free
Bookings – Essential on 9430 7966

Come and investigate the inner workings of gadgets, games and gizmos from the past. Test your skills in some early computer games. Try some rare scientific machines and discover how light and sound come alive with a range of incredible instruments. Plus, make your own unique gadget to keep.

 

 

All Ages Activities

Dates - Daily 7 – 30 January (during all Museum opening hours)
Cost - $1.00 per activity
Bookings - No bookings required

• Dolly peg craft – make an old-fashioned peg come to life
• Museum Model – mould a creation of your favourite museum item
• Museum trail – follow the clues and solve the puzzle. Write the answers on slates and collect an old fashioned toy to make as your prize
• Time-warp games for hire - A range of old fashioned games to try
• Animated Action - Make a Zoetrope Strip and/or a cartoon flip book
• Make your own badge

 

 

 

For more details please call 9430 7966 or download the following brochure from here (Adobe PDF Format).