Educational Museum Experience in a Trunk by Cairns Museum
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 weeks
Fitness Level
Suitable for all ages; no physical fitness required
Overview
Discover a hands-on way to bring history into your classroom with Cairns Museum's innovative 'Museum in a Trunk' program. Rich with artifacts and stories, it offers students an engaging glimpse into Queensland's past.
Museum in a Trunk
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About This Adventure
Enhance your classroom experience by hiring a trunk filled with fascinating objects and artifacts for two weeks. Each trunk, covering themes like "Life Before Electricity" and "Yidinji Culture," includes a fact sheet to engage students in interactive learning. Discover unique insights while making history come alive!
Hire a trunk of interesting objects and artefacts to use in your classroom for students to interact with and learn about
Duration
2 Weeks
About
Links to Curriculum Version 9 • Each trunk comes with a fact sheet about the items inside Trunk 1: Life Before Electricity Trunk 2: Kuranda Rail Trunk 3: Changing Technology – Phones Trunk 4: School and Classroom Items Trunk 5: Yidinji Cultural Kit
Cost: $50 per two-week hire
More info
Collecting/Returning Time: 11:00am - 03:00pm, Monday - Saturday.
Submitting a Museum in a Trunk Booking Request does not secure your booking.
Collection/Return Location - Cairns Museum Reception 93-105 Lake Street Cairns. Parking is available in the Shields St Shared Zone (near the front of Cairns Museum reception doors). To Enter this space, travel south along Grafton Street until you see a set of traffic lights at the entrance into the Shields Street Shared Zone. Turn left at these lights to enter and travel down until you see the museum reception doors on your left.
Please note
If your booking is under 24 hours notice, please contact reservations@cairnsmuseum.org.au to find out the trunks are ready for you to collect.
Adventure Tips
Plan Ahead
Reserve your trunk at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability.
Use the Fact Sheet
Encourage students to read the included fact sheet for a richer understanding of artifacts.
Handle Artifacts Carefully
Teach students proper handling techniques to preserve the artifacts.
Integrate with Curriculum
Use the trunks to complement history lessons and project-based activities.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Cairns region wildlife such as saltwater crocodiles and cassowaries
History
The Cairns Museum has operated since 2014 and has become a central repository for the region's cultural history.
Conservation
The museum promotes sustainable practices by encouraging digital resources and responsible artifact handling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Notebook and Pen
Perfect for taking notes and recording observations during the lesson.
Optional Digital Device
Use tablets or smartphones to access additional resources or record videos.
Comfortable Classroom Chairs
Ensure students stay comfortable during in-depth discussions.
Art Supplies
Use for creative projects related to artifacts.