Enjoy the ultimate in cool at Museum of Geraldton these school holidays!
Wild Antarctica
Frolic with adorable penguins, learn about majestic migrating whales and get ready to explore Antarctica!
The Antarctica Experience – Virtual Reality Adventure
The first virtual reality documentary of its kind, The Antarctica Experience is now showing for a limited season at Museum of Geraldton!
Experience a day in the life of Antarctic scientists as they research this mysterious continent.
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Explore Antarctica from a helicopter cockpit
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Visit the resident penguin colony
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Meet the researchers at Davis Station
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See the spectacular Southern Lights
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With 360-degree camera control and stunning 4K footage, this is Antarctica as you’ve never seen it before.
Dates: Friday 30 August – Sunday 20 October 2019
Times: Sessions at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: Varies. Discounts available for family and education groups.
Age: Oculus Go headsets are recommended for 13+. Younger children are welcome to attend with a guardian. Due to headset size, children 4 and under are unable to use the VR.
Bookings: Recommended. Find out more by visiting The Antarctica Experience page
Whale of a Time—Catch the Krill!
What do whales like to eat? Do they have teeth? How do they catch their food?
Discover the answers and more as you make your own humpback whale. Then put it to the test and see how many balls of krill your whale can catch!
Dates: Friday 27 September – Sunday 13 October
Times: 9.30am – 3pm
Cost: $2
Age: All ages
Bookings: Required for groups of 10+
What Should I Pack to go to Antarctica?
It’s chilly down in Antarctica, what are the essentials on your packing list?
Colour and cut out the items you would need for a once in a life-time trip to Antarctica and stick them in your suitcase ready for your icy adventure.
Dates: Friday 27 September – Sunday 13 October
Times: 9.30am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Bookings: Required for groups of 10+
Rockhopper—Rock-Hop!
Make your own Rockhopper Penguin puppet. Discover the incredible species of penguins that live in the Antarctic region and where they like to hang out.
Where will your little Rockhopper Penguin come to shore? Can you get it to dance the Rockhopper rock-hop?
Dates: Friday 27 September – Sunday 13 October
Times: 9.30am – 3pm
Cost: $2
Age: All ages
Bookings: Required for groups of 10+
Chill Zone Activity Corner
Get your fill of frozen facts with loads of free fun activities in the Chill Zone!
Dates: Friday 27 September - Sunday 13 October
Times: 9.30am - 3pm
Cost: Free
Age: All ages
Bookings: Not required
Museum Trails
Choose from two cool trails jam-packed with activities and discoveries.
Dates: Friday 27 September - Sunday 13 October
Times: 9.30am - 3pm
Cost: $3 or $2.50 per trail for groups of 4 or more children
Age: All ages
Bookings: Required for groups of 10+
Programs are subject to availability. All children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.