School Information
All booking enquiries can be directed to office by phoning 54954581 or by e-mail at marketing@historicalvillage.com.au or fill out our School Booking Enquiry Form
The Caboolture Historical Village plays host to many schools from all over south-east Queensland annually.
A visit to the Village focuses on changes to our lifestyle, transport, communication and industry as a result of technology and innovation. Students will learn of the origins of some of today's most popular items (e.g. mobile phones and iPods) and give some thought to how advances in technology in the future may be influenced by the issues of today, (e.g. climate change, fossil fuels).
The Village is made up of 70 buildings, displaying some 50 000 items and set on 12 acres. There is a tearoom on site for light refreshments.
The price per student is $9.90. This price includes entry, GST and most activities. 1 adult to every 5 students is admitted free-of-charge. Extra adults pay the student price. Our administration will send and invoice out to the school after the visit or you may pay as you enter. All booking enquiries can be directed to our administration on 07-54954581 or by email on marketing@historicalvillage.com.au
We are happy to help with any questions you may have. Please ring or email.
Read an excerpt from St Oliver's Newsletter about their visit to the Caboolture Historical Village.
STOP PRESS: The village is now pleased to offer a new arrangement to assist you with teaching the children. We have created packs (cartons) of various historical items which Queensland schools can get on loan. These packs will be on loan to each school for a period of one month (or more by arrangement) for the cost of only $200.00. N.B. if the same school then books an excursion to the village $100 of the fee will be refunded. The packs can be collected from the village during business hours (9:30am to 3:30pm, 7 days a week). To organise your 'History Pack' contact Allan Lloyd at the village at: operations@historicalvillage.com.au
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
THESE MUST BE BOOKED PRIOR TO THE VISIT
NB These are subject to the availibility of volunteers and run from10am to Noon.
Queensland Department of Transport
has installed a display called, "Transport, Then and Now", in our Railway Museum. This display is directly aimed at primary school students and is interactive, so make sure you take time to visit.
Washing
Washing the old fashioned way. The students are able to participate in washing items using an old style washing machine and wringer. Each group can be 15 - 20 students in size and the acitivity will last for about 20 minutes.
Spinning
One of our volunteers is a wool spinner and has her own wheel. The classes get to see how wool is spun into thread and feel the raw materials.
Blacksmith
The students are always facinated by the craft of blacksmithing and all the associated smells and sounds.
Train Ride
All students are given a ticket to ride on the miniature train which runs on a 500 metre track within the Village. This activity does not require booking.
Gem Seiving
The Gem Club is situated opposite the Blacksmith shop and runs this activity. The activity is much like panning for gold and each student recieves a collection of pretty coloured stones. This acivity cost 60c per child. The Gem Club will invoice the school separately.
Suggested School Itinerary
The following schedule is highly recommended:
- Arrive (usual ETA 9:30am). Have a 10 - 15 minute toilet and food break.
- Split your group into smaller groups of an adult no more than 20 students.
- Decide which group will go to which activity, please allow roughly 20 minutes for each activity.
- There are up to 5 activities, depending on what you have booked.
- Complete your activity book and exploration through the village.
- Before you leave, remember to have another toilet break and/or snack break.
Please supervise the children at all times.
Thank you for your cooperation, It is greatly appreciated.
Download our School Booking Form and fax to (07) 5495 8746