Stage 5
Students explore the Bathurst Rail Museum, discussing the impact of the development of rail in Australia and how it changed the nation.
They will look at the technological innovations that led to the Industrial Revolution, and the social and industrial significance of railways in the history of New South Wales. They will also look at the impact rail had on the agricultural revolution, access to raw materials, transport system, the movement of people such as migrants and soldiers, employment of women, the promotion of Australian produce and the long term impact of the industrial revolution on the Bathurst and Western NSW communities.
The session will also cover the experiences of men, women and children and their changing way of life as well as the Railway Institute building as a centre for the education and social life of railway worker.
| PLAN YOUR VISIT
Bathurst Rail Museum K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAMS EDUCATOR GUIDED SESSION COST $7 per student (GST FREE) DURATION 1 hour (10-55 students), 1.5 hours (56-80 students), 2 hours (81-110 students) TEACHER LED SESSION COST $5 per student (GST FREE) DURATION 1 hour Maximum 150 students AVAILABILITY 9am – 4.30pm 6 weekdays. Not available on Thursday. Last session starts at 3pm. SUPERVISION RATIOS The supervision ratio is 1:10 for stage 1-3. Teachers and parents attend free of charge at these ratios. 1:15 stage 4-6 One carer per student with special needs will be admitted free of charge. SHOP A vast range of train toys, rail souvenirs and memorabilia FACILITIES Café Accessible Toilets Outside covered lunch area Accessible ramp Unrestricted Street parking on Havannah Street ADDRESS 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst Bookings (02) 6333 6522 Museum (02) 6338 2850 |
RESOURCES
Museums Bathurst is a suite of public museums managed by Bathurst Regional Council, located on Wiradjuri Country.
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