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National Motor Museum

School programs and resources

Great Australian Journeys. Orienteering fun!

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

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students in costume cutting ribbon of the first holden produced

From Steam Carriage to Supercar!

Explore the development of automotive engineering in Australia from the very first motorised vehicle made in Australia to the very last locally produc...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Bush Mechanics Claymation

Using stop motion animation students make a short movie depicting Aboriginal bush mechanic themes. Available at the Museum or can come to you as a sch...

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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 ...

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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...

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Shannon Street, Birdwood, 5234

Open daily 10 am – 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day

What’s happening on @NationalMotorMuseum

  • There won’t just be music at the Cudlee Creek Bushfire Benefit Concert, but delicious South Australian Producers donating their goods to give back to the community too! A @sparkkechange bar will be on site selling one of their delicious, all-natural beers and a Hard Lemonade, with 100% of the proceeds going towards the cause.
  • The Bald Eagles are the leading interpreters of The Eagles hits and harmonies, and you will have the opportunity to rock out to their sweet tunes at the Cudlee Creek Bushfire Benefit Concert on Sunday 9 February. All we ask is a generous donation at the gate as entry, we can’t wait to see you! ​📸 via The Bald Eagles Facebook, check them out!
  • It's been 12 years since the Talbot, the first car to ever cross Australia from south to north in 1908, last ran. Today Terry and Peter, two veteran vehicle experts, assisted our mechanic Nigel in firing it up again. Can you imagine driving 3000 kms in the Talbot?
  • EXCITING NEWS! We are thrilled to announce we will be holding a Cudlee Creek Bushfire Benefit Concert to support the Adelaide Hills community and businesses directly affected by the recent bushfires. It will be a great day full of amazing musicians and local Adelaide Hills businesses who have been impacted by the fires, as well as a Recovery Centre to provide information and assistance. The event is presented by @historysa and will be held at the @natmotormuseumaus on Sunday 9 February, 12pm – 9pm. The event is for those of all ages and we are asking for a generous donation at the gate to gain entry.

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