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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

  • The Brap to Birdwood is in today (Sunday 20 October).
  • We've had a fantastic 2019 Classic...but now we want you to get ready to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the world's great historic motoring events in 2020. #baytobirdwood #btb2020
  • The fashions of the Bay to Birdwood were featured In The Advertiser (South Australia's daily newspaper) today. "The Bay to Birdwood is more than just one of the world's great historic motoring events," says Museum Director, Paul Rees. "The event has always had a strong connection to fashion and the fun of dressing up, right from the very first event in 1980. Many of the entrants match their clothing to the era of their classic vehicle, there's a Fashions in the Field competition that people can enter and a component of the points for the Concours d'Elegance award is connected to the period correct attire of the entrant," said Rees. Click for online tickets here...children under 15 - free! https://storemotor.history.sa.gov.au/product-category/event-tickets Click for the full Advertiser article here... https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/look-the-part-to-win-in-bay-to-birdwood-fashions-in-the-field/news-story/9239331c45f709db5fb3524e7156fc78 Photo courtesy of The Advertiser
  • It is well worth beating the queues at the National Motor Museum for one of the world's great historic motoring events, the Bay to Birdwood, this Sunday (29 September). Buy your general admission tickets in advance online. Save your tickets to a device or print and bring along and enter via the online ticket booth on Shannon Street and go straight in. Children under 15 are free. Adult tickets $25 ($20 conc). https://storemotor.history.sa.gov.au/product-category/event-tickets

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