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Education Programs

Transport Heritage Programs

"Wheels of Change" Transport Heritage Education Programs

Jump on board for an incredible experience of transport discovery.

Let us take you on a journey back in time as you explore how transport has changed over the years. The Tractor Museum, Motor Museum and Revolutions, Whiteman Park’s transport heritage museum, will provide you with a wealth of knowledge about the features of transport and the important role it plays in our lives.

Enjoy a scenic trip on a vintage train or tram around Whiteman Park’s magnificent parklands – the perfect way to conclude your transport-themed excursion!
 

"WHEELS OF CHANGE" Environmental Education Programs

Legs & Loads
Revolutions, WA's most diverse transport museum, will take your students on an amazing walk through the special transport challenges and solutions of the vast, sparsely populated and fragile environment that is Western Australia, both in the past and for the future. Students will learn how the choices we've made have shaped our lives and impacted on the way we work and live....shrinking time and distance, and shaping the communities in our State.  
> Suitable for Years K - 7

Tractor Factor
A tailor-made tour of the Tractor Museum where students see, hear and smell the machinery that played such an important part in the early life of WA.
> Suitable for Years K – 12.

Motorvation
Teleport back in time and experience the wonder of transport, from horse drawn carts to the modern day car at the Motor Museum of Western Australia.
> Suitable for Years 3 – 7.

In addition to the programs outlined above, Whiteman Park offers the following hands-on experiences to school groups:

Vintage Train Rides
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, its all aboard for a delightful 6km train ride through Whiteman Park's woodlands - can you spot a kangaroo?

Vintage Tram Rides
On Tuesdays and Fridays, jump aboard a vintage electric tram for a rattling ride through Whiteman Park's remnant farmland and native bushland to Mussel Pool and back.