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Time Travel Thursdays

19 Dec 2024 | 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Travel back in time this school holidays to experience life the old-fashioned way.

Participate in interactive hands-on sessions that bring history to life. Secure your spot today!

19 December 2024: Back to school
Take a seat in Miss Birdwhistle’s 1890s classroom and see what it was like to be a student over 100 years ago. Practise your cursive handwriting on a slate board and be on your best behaviour - Miss Birdwhistle has a cane!

9 January 2025: A Suburban Dream
Assist 1950s housewife, Mrs Gamble, in her kitchen and help her make butter for her family’s afternoon tea, taste testings included and encouraged! Relax afterwards and watch an old TV program on a vintage television set with Mrs Gamble.

16 January 2025: Wash Day
Roll up your sleeves and learn just how tough the weekly laundry was in the past. You’ll be up to your elbows in water and suds as you scrub the clothes and squeeze them through a mangle as you help Mrs Berrycloth do the weekly family washing.

Each session offers a unique chance for kids (and adults) to experience history in a fun way. Don’t miss this journey through time - book your spot today.

Please select and book a session as below:

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - this workshop is specifically for neurodivergent children and their parent/carer only*
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Please note that 1 x parent/carer is required to stay with participating children during the workshops. Book 1 x ticket per child, accompanying adults do not require a booking.

The workshops are suitable for ages 6-15 years.

The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

*We are committed to inclusivity, and the first session offered at 9:30 AM is a dedicated session tailored for neurodivergent children. This session will take place prior to the museum opening to offer a relaxed environment and a comfortable experience for all participants, children can feel free to stim, wear ear defenders, use sensory tools, take breaks as needed. This session is open to a maximum of five children (plus 1 carer each).