Endeavour tour
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Bring history to life as students explore this iconic vessel.
In this guided tour, students are immersed in the 18th century world of maritime exploration.
During the program, students will:
- Experience the sights and sounds of a wooden tall ship
- Explore the living quarters below deck, including the cabins of James Cook and Joseph Banks
- Imagine the experiences of 18th century sailors as they completed their jobs on the upper decks
- Learn about life on board for the crew, marines, officers and gentlemen during this long voyage.
Throughout the experience, students are encouraged to consider perspectives of Cook’s Endeavour voyage from the ship and from the shore and discuss the impacts of European exploration on First Nations people.
Visiting in February?
While Endeavour is away, we recommend First contacts: Tall ship Duyfken as an alternative program covering similar curriculum outcomes.
In this vessel tour and workshop, students investigate the first recorded contact between European and First Nations people at Cape Keerweer in 1606.
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Also included
- Free self-guided access to museum exhibitions and HMAS Vampire outside of the scheduled program times. If you wish to visit any other vessels, please include the details in your booking form.
- All groups have a 30-minute recess and safety induction on arrival.
- Please indicate in your booking enquiry if you would like to schedule a lunch break during your visit.
Additional information
The excursion will go ahead in wet weather, replacing outdoor activities with a digital interactive in the museum’s classroom and a tour through the museum galleries.
The tour is conducted outside. It involves bending (to enter small spaces on the vessel) and walking along uneven surfaces (such as the wharves and gangways). Visitors must wear flat, closed-toe shoes. Sunhats are strongly recommended.
Cost
$225 per group of 15 students.
Free for teachers and supervising adults within the required supervision ratio.
Book with another education program on the same day for $300 per group of 15 students.
Discounts are available to schools with an ICSEA score of 800 or lower.
Accessibility
This program is conducted on board the replica Endeavour and along the wharves.
- Unfortunately, due to the slope of the gangways and vessel design, HMB Endeavour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchair users can access the wharf with assistance.
- Alternative arrangements can be made for wheelchair users to experience the program from the wharf.
Please indicate in your booking enquiry if anyone in your group has additional support needs so that we can ensure everyone has a positive experience at the museum.
Still have questions?
Read the frequently asked questions to find out more.
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