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National Motor Museum

School programs and resources

History Festival Schools Poetry Takeover

Let’s change the way all students and teachers participate in South Australia’s History Festival in May 2020! Students years 4-11 Throughout May, ...

Worksheets

We have a range of materials that will keep students of all ages engaged and interested in the Museum’s collection. Click the links below to downloa...

Hawker Vans: the corner shop on wheels

In this program students develop historical thinking by exploring the important role of hawkers in early Australia. Available at the Museum or can com...

Great Australian Journeys. Orienteering fun!

Suitable for all ages, our program gets students out and about in our beautiful grounds where they will learn about three famous and historical Austra...

students in costume cutting ribbon of the first holden produced

From Steam Carriage to Supercar!

The History Trust of South Australia’s National Motor Museum is committed to keeping our visitors, our people and our volunteers safe. As restrictio...

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We offer exciting education and OSHC programs which align with the Australian Curriculum. Students will develop skills in historical thinking and team...

Tom Kruse: The Outback Mailman

Students explore the work of legendary outback mailman Tom Kruse who delivered mail to South Australian outback stations and towns in the early 20th C...

Lego© Works Car Factory

The Lego© Works Car Factory program explores how early cars were made and how Henry Ford used the assembly line to make cars quickly and cheaply. Stu...

Motorworks©

The Motorworks© Education program is based around the assembly line production of the Model T Ford. Students take on the role of a production worker ...