SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

TUESDAY JANUARY 2 - THURSDAY JANUARY 25 Summer School Holidays

Spend your summer holidays in an enchanting maritime village that is alive with events, activities, presentations, demonstrations, farm animals, yummy food and drink, fresh air and ocean views

* Bookings Required

PROGRAM DETAILS

Embossed Hanging Fish – Using silver embossing foil, press and colour beautiful shiny fish. Hang it in a window or outside and watch it shimmer as it catches the sunlight. Adult assistance required for small children – sharp edges.

Glittering Seahorse —The seahorse is one of the many beautiful sea creatures found in our ocean. Use a combination of glittery shiny materials to make your very own sparkling, shimmering seahorse to brighten up any room.

Paper Doll Puppets – Think of a character from the “olden days” then decorate your paper chain doll to represent that character. What is your character’s name, when and where were they born, how old are they? Make them into a puppet and bring them to life!

Coaster Designs – Decorate a coaster with materials of your choice to create a funky, unique design. Cover it in modge podge to make it waterproof. It’ll be great as a present or for you to use yourself.

Decorated Lavender Organza Bags - Learn about how lavender was used to treat illnesses and other ailments. The session will conclude with you decorating a colourful organza bag then filling it with lavender to make a fragrant bag that you can pop under your pillow to help you get a great night’s sleep!

Wire Craft Decorations – Combining wood, material, wool and wire create a fabulous wall hanging. Be inspired by your Flagstaff Hill experience and take it home as a lasting memory of your visit.

Garrison Dress Ups – Dress up in military costume and create traditional drill poses for photos in the Warrnambool Garrison with a Flagstaff Hill Garrison Soldier (BYO camera/phone)

Marvellous Medicines - Be prepared for fun, surprises and lots of laughs with Dr Harrison; Flagstaff Hill’s very own Apothecary who will present an entertaining insight into the curious ailments that affect our bodies. (Suitable for children and adults)

Sick at Sea - Be prepared to be shocked, surprised and have lots of fun as Dr Harrison tells you what made passengers so unwell or worse during their journey to Australia by ship
You will be left wondering how any of the passengers managed to make it through their journey alive! (Suitable for children and adults)

Meet the Boat Builder
Meet our resident boat builder Jeff and hear all about his specialised craft, the tools of the trade and what it takes to build and maintain traditional wooden boats.
*Content subject to weather conditions.

Curious Curators*
Have you ever wondered what goes on in our museum collection or how an exhibition comes together? Meet the Flagstaff Hill Curator who will satisfy your curiosities with engaging activities with real artefacts and ideas for your very own exhibitions.

Tales in Tails – With his theatrical flair and entertaining interpretations, join Flagstaff Hill’s very well dressed storyteller as he brings the whimsy and excitement to every story he tells.
 
Parents are required to accompany their children to all activities.
 
Unless stated, programs and activities are suitable for children of all ages.
 

Daily Activations

Enjoy a Guided Tour: Every day at 11:30am you can enjoy a guided heritage tour of the Flagstaff Hill maritime Museum and Heritage Precinct. Hear from one of the knowledgeable guides about how Flagstaff Hill and the impressive collection of intriguing artefacts came to be, and all about the stories behind treasures like the $4 million Minton Peacock statue. Tour suitable for all ages.

Stella Maris Tearooms: During the summer school holidays our Tearooms are open daily between 10am and 3pm. Be sure to come in and sample our refreshing new summer menu full of delicious light lunches, cold drinks and the traditional favourites.  

Mrs Kuck’s Confectionery: With jars of old favourites lining the walls, the village lolly shop offers a treasure trove of nostalgic treats to delight every one.

Tales of the Shipwreck Coast: Nightly on dusk, Tales of the Shipwreck Coast takes you on a journey through the ages. Experience the ancient stories of the Gunditjmara People, the history of the local whaling industry, and the story of most notorious shipwreck on the Great Ocean Road, the wreck of the Loch Ard, all through light projections onto a nine-meter water wall.