{"id":5173,"date":"2010-03-09T17:40:59","date_gmt":"2010-03-09T07:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=5173"},"modified":"2010-03-09T17:40:59","modified_gmt":"2010-03-09T07:40:59","slug":"become-a-customs-detective-at-the-immigration-museum-these-school-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5173","title":{"rendered":"Become a Customs Detective at the Immigration Museum these school holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grab a special adventure booklet, make your own <\/strong>magnifying glass <\/strong>and snoop your way around the Immigration Museum following clues and answering riddles in the footsteps of famous Customs Detectives, <\/strong>from 27 March to 11 April 2010.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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School holiday activities include:<\/p>\n

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Customs Detective<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow a special detective trail through the Immigration Museum. By answering questions and spotting clues you can discover the amazing story of the Old Customs House. Try the Senior Customs Detective hunt and find objects hidden in each of the galleries.<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10am \u2013 5pm Daily<\/p>\n

Make your own magnifying glass <\/strong><\/p>\n

Create your very own toy magnifying glass using recycled cardboard rolls, cricket ball off-cuts, and decorations to help you find objects in the Museum. It\u2019s fun to do and good for the environment!<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10am \u2013 5pm Daily<\/p>\n

Design a detective badge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Design and make your own detective badge and look just like Customs Detective John Christie. Wear your badge while you hunt for objects and snoop your way through the Museum. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10am \u2013 5pm Daily<\/p>\n

Story telling from around the world<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us twice a day to hear heart-warming immigration stories from around the world, read by Immigration Museum staff. Be captivated by amazing stories of journeys to Australia.<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 11am and 1pm Monday to Friday<\/p>\n

Also on show during these school holidays:<\/p>\n

Australia<\/strong>\u2019s Muslim Cameleers: Pioneers of the Inland 1860s \u2013 1930s<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

This exhibition reveals the remarkable contribution that Australia\u2019s first Muslim community, from Afghanistan and British India, made to the exploration and settlement of Australia\u2019s arid interior. Cameleers assisted all major expeditions into Australia\u2019s uncharted interior starting with the Burke and Wills expedition in 1860 and have contributed significantly to Australia’s economic and cultural development. Exhibits include fascinating photographs, camel saddles, historic clothing, textiles and original documents.<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Until 19 September 2010<\/p>\n

The Immigration Museum is an engaging and educational experience for families and offers programs each school holidays, bringing into focus different cultural groups in accessible ways for children and families.<\/p>\n

Entry to the Immigration Museum and all exhibitions is FREE for children.<\/p>\n

Immigration<\/em> Museum<\/em>, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Open daily 10.00am \u2013 5.00pm (except Good Friday and Christmas Day). Admission: $8 Adult, children and concession FREE. For further details phone (03) 9927 2754 or museumvictoria.com.au\/immigrationmuseum<\/span>\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Grab a special adventure booklet, make your own magnifying glass and snoop your way around the Immigration Museum following clues and answering riddles in the footsteps of famous Customs Detectives, from 27 March to 11 April 2010. \u00a0 School holiday activities include: \u00a0 Customs Detective Follow a special detective trail through the Immigration Museum. By<\/p>\n

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