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Museums

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Waikato

Firth Tower Museum Where you Experience NZ History Location map  Firth Tower Museum offers an education programme meeting curricula09 requirements. Experience life in the 1890s with lessons in our historical school, Making Candles, Victorian Outdoor Games etc; or hone those Museum research skills with Tower Jigsaw and Electricity Challenge. Brochure available. P: (07) 888 8369 F: (07) 888 9172 blanglands@mpdc.govt.nz www.firthtower.co.nz

Waikato Coalfields Museum Waikato / Huntly The only coalmining museum in the North Island. Displays explore Waikato’s rich coalmining history. Student feedback is overwhelmingly positive. P: (07) 828 8128 F: (07) 828 8120 waikatocoalmuseum@paradise.net.nz www.coal.net.nz

Taranaki

Pioneer Village SH3, 1 km South of Stratford ‘Recreating Yesterday, Today for Tomorrow’ featuring 40 Historic Buildings depicting Pioneering Days in Taranaki. A Powerful Educational Resource offering Village School Teacher & Storyteller, Dress Up, Games, train rides, School Visits Welcome. Café on-site. Ph/Fax (06) 765 5399 admin@pioneervillage.co.nz www.pioneervillage.co.nz

Canterbury

Air Force Museum Peoples, Planes, Experiences " Much more than a flying visit" Our education programmes are fun and educational, specifically designed to meet the objectives in the New Zealand Social Studies, Science, and Technology curriculums. P: 03 343 9532 F: 03 343 9533 E: educ@airforcemuseum.co.nz W: www.airforcemuseum.co.nz

Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue Christchurch Teachers, tots and students of all ages will be enthralled when they explore our inspired interactive learning environment in the heart of the city’s Cultural Precinct. There’s always something new to discover among the museum’s impressive two million collections and special exhibitions. We make curriculum-based learning fun and offer pre and post-lesson support. The museum, first opened in 1870, is world-renowned for its natural and human history collections. Also, check out our cool school holiday programmes and events just for kids. Phone: 03 366 5000 or Education 03 366 9429 Email: education@canterburymuseum.com  Visit: www.canterburymuseum.com