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The Port Arthur Historic Site offers many activities for
families to enjoy together. Wander through the old houses and let the
kids marvel at the way people used to live, or drop by our Education
Centre to see what’s happening.
There is enough to keep both the young and old occupied!
School Holiday Activities
Our school holidays activity program offers a range of hands-on educational activities for young visitors to Port Arthur.
From 12pm to 3pm you can drop in to the Education Centre (The
Accountant’s House) to engage in interactive displays, play 19th century
games, or take part in one of our hands-on activities such as making a
convict brick, dressing a peg doll, designing a convict love token or
making a fantascope. Visitors can also relax with a convict themed book
or activity sheet in the ‘book nook’, or challenge their friends and
family to a colonial game on the lawn.
These activities can also be booked by visiting school groups during terms – see our Education section for details.
Join us at the Education Centre (Accountants House) and try your hand at some traditional crafts, design work and trades.
Convict Brick Making
As you walk around Port Arthur you may notice the bricks are of
different colours and states of decay. Find out more about the bricks of
Port Arthur and use traditional methods to make a mini brick yourself.
Peg Dolls
A child in the 1800s had to entertain themselves with the materials
that were available. Learn about costume and toys for children in the
1800s and create a peg doll to take home.
Fantascopes
Before television and computers, the fantascope was invented.See how
people entertained themselves at home in the 1800s and create a moving
image with your very own fantascope.
Convict Love Tokens
Before they were transported across the seas, many convicts made a
token for their loved ones to remember them by. Find out more about
these personal mementos and make your own copper or scratch art token to
take home.
More information
Visiting with Children
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