Learning Destinations are continuously providing exciting learning opportunities and activities.
We highly recommend all visitors phone Learning Destinations in advance, in case there needs to be prior bookings and/or other considerations regarding COVID safety.
Listed below are some of our Learning Destinations by region:
North
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Check out the awesome range of exhibitions, displays and artworks at QVMAG. Everything from dinosaurs to shipwrecks and a whole lot more! QVMAG is open daily from 10 am.
For further information:
Call on (03) 6323 3777
Visit Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
PCYC Launceston
There are plenty of activities happening after school and on weekends at PCYC Launceston. Have you ever tried Coding, Gym Fun, Aikido or Trampolining? PCYC Launceston also has a Public Rockwall!
For school holiday programme 2021 (January 4th – 31st), visit PCYC Launceston.
Call on (03) 6344 2411
Launceston Tramway Museum
There are many opportunities to journey through Tasmania’s tramway past at the Launceston Tramway Museum. The Museum is tram-packed with adventure, complete with a 1940’s tram ride and conductors ready to stub your tickets. The Museum is located between the Blue Cafe and Launceston Big Picture School. The Museum will close on 24 December 2020 and reopen on 4 January 2021.
For further information:
Call on (03) 6334 8334
Visit Launceston Tramway Museum
Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site
Explore Hydro Tasmania’s first hydro power station commissioned in 1916 – a unique vision that changed the shape of Tasmania. Tour through the turbine hall, with its mighty Pelton wheel turbines that first began generating electricity over a century ago. The original machinery at Waddamana has been faithfully restored and an exhibition of historical photographs and memories give an insight into what life was like in the early days of this small but social village deep in the Central Highlands. Open daily from 11am to 4pm. Entry is free for all visitors.
Location: 2693 Waddamana Road, Waddamana, Tasmania (located halfway between Bothwell and Miena)
For more info call on (03) 6259 6120 or 1300 360 441
Visit Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site
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South
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Check out the awesome range of exhibitions, displays and artworks at TMAG. Everything from Tasmanian Tigers to Antarctic wonders, and a whole lot more! Bookings are essential.
For further information:
Call on (03) 6165 7000
Visit Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Zoodoo Zoo
Zoodoo zoo will set you off on an amazing journey to show you how to help to protect the world we share with animals. Zoodoo is offering free entry to Children’s University Tasmania members upon presentation of your Passport to Learning. Admission for other family members is $32 for adults (16+) and $18 for children.
Print out the Zoodoo Ethogram Activity and take it with you, along with a pen or pencil.
For further information:
Call on (03) 6260 2444
Visit Zoodoo.
Pooseum
At the Pooseum talking about poo is not taboo. A fun, unique and family friendly activity. You’ll learn more about poo than you ever thought possible. Free entry is available for Children’s University members, but members must be accompanied by an adult family member. Adult entry tickets are $16 ($14 for 65+yrs).
To avoid disappointment please book your tickets in advance at https://pooseum.com.au/tickets.
Call on 0413 802 206
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North West
Devonport Regional Gallery
Check out a range of amazing artworks at Devonport Regional Gallery, and why not have a go at their home art activities – material packs can be collected from the front counter at the Gallery!
For further information:
Call on (03) 6420 2900
Visit Devonport Regional Gallery
Bass Strait Maritime Centre
Explore the natural history of Bass Strait and its islands, European exploration, settlement, early shipbuilders and entrepreneurs, shipwrecks, the impact of steam, creation of the Port City of Devonport and naval history. Open 7 days a week, 10am – 3pm.
For further information:
Call on (03) 6420 2790
Visit Bass Strait Maritime Centre
West Coast
Galley Museum (Queenstown)
This awesome museum has a huge collection of items and photos spread across 30 different rooms. From sport and royalty to mining and military – you will be amazed at what you will discover at the Galley Museum!
For further information, call on (03) 6471 1483.
Reflections Exhibition @ West Coast Visitor Information Centre (Strahan)
Have fun learning about the amazing West Coast region whilst walking through rainforest and cave exhibits! Grab an activity sheet and find out things to tell your friends about.
For further information, call on 1800 352 200.
Bushwalking Fun
There are so many awesome places to go bushwalking in Tasmania! Download and complete this Activity Sheet (PDF 190.8 KB) so that you can get a stamp for sharing your bushwalking experience. Don’t forget to add a photo or draw a picture for your School Coordinator.
