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The Museum of Wellington City & Sea Education Service provides guided museum visits, hands-on workshops, resources and information for teachers and students. A Teacher Resource is provided free on booking.
Admission
Teachers and adults free of charge
Bookings
Bookings are essential to obtain a Pre-visit Pack, including free Teacher Resource.
To book phone or email the Education Coordinator
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Phone:
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04 496 1943
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Fax:
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04 496 1949
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E-mail:
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Write to:
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Museum of Wellington City & Sea
Education Service
P O Box 893
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Visit Options
Choose from one of the following visit options or contact the Education Coordinator to tailor a visit for your class. Resources are available with each visit option and a full list and order form can be provided.
GALLERY EXPLORER- GENERAL VISIT
Visit the entire museum and discover the stories and myths that surround Wellington and its harbour. Handle objects to understand the past and be fascinated by the clever Hologram show. Duration 1.5 or 2 hours Recommended Level all years
TE WAKA WAHINE
Learn about the Wahine Disaster through film, newspaper and artifacts from the ship, then return to the classroom to conduct an 'official' inquiry into the disaster. Duration 1.5-2 hours Recommended Level Year 3 to 11
SETTLEMENT BY SAIL
Learn about the arrival and settlement of Maori and European in Wellington, the New Zealand Company, Wakefield settlement and tangata whenua, through objects and interpretation. Finish off by making a rag mat using resources that were available to the early settlers. Duration 1.5 hours Recommended Level Year 7 to 13
MAORI LIFE AND LEGEND
Learn about the legends of Te Whanganui a Tara - Wellington's great harbour, through film and a hologram feature. Explore Maori life through objects. Finish off by getting creative with contemporary weaving materials. Duration 1.5-2 hours Recommended Level Year 1 to 8
URBAN SETTLEMENT
Students will explore the urban settlement of Wellington1840 to the present day through the use of early plans, reclamation photographs and questions. The visit will finish with a mapping activity on Queens Wharf focusing on usage of buildings and berths and will conclude in the Waterfront Project Office looking at present and proposed waterfront development. Duration 1.5-2 hours Recommended Level Year 7 to 13
EXHIBITION GALLERY
See What's New or phone the Education Coordinator to find out about these changing programmes.
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