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2014 sessions

 

Hands on interaction with toys from our past

Te Awamutu Museum has a large and varied hands-on collection of toys, toy related historic photographs and film, all waiting to meet the needs of your students.

Depending on your learning intentions programmes may include:

• Exploring and playing with the museum's large hands-on collection of toys

• Historic photographs of toys and children interacting with toys

• Search and discover activities

• Archival film footage

• Period costume dress-ups

• Making a simple toy, such as a cup and ball, or thermotrope

 

The Out of the Toy Box programme is hosted at Te Awamutu Museum where we can accommodate up to 60 students, and Cambridge Museum, where we can accommodate up to 30 students. There is a minimum charge of 20 students per session, at $2 per school student.

Contact one of our programmers for more information, or to book your session.

 

Related Museum experiences 

This programme may be combined with visits to Temple Cottage or Iron Park.

Classroom Resources 

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