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Our range of facilitated and self-guided programs provide opportunities for students to develop their historical and geographical understanding, alongside a greater awareness of local aboriginal and south sea islander cultures. Visits can be tailored to support specific learning needs.
Boyds’ Shed Learning Site, Tweed Heads.
Students experience an immersive story-based session within the atmospheric Boyds’ Shed, the last surviving fishing shack on the banks of the Tweed River estuary.
Students explore the deckhouse of a ‘drogher’ cargo boat and investigate historic photographs, maps and films inside the Old Tweed Courthouse.
From April 2024
Tweed Regional Museum, Murwillumbah
Through our expansive new Omnia: All and Everything exhibition, students investigate a diverse collection of objects to explore themes of transport, agriculture and activities of daily life.
Students can compare objects and photographs from the past and present by exploring our handling collection. They investigate how work, transport and technology has changed over time and consider the impact different communities have had on the Tweed.
Students may also take a heritage walk through the centre of Murwillumbah to discover visible traces of the past with links to the Omnia exhibition.
Students explore this award winning exhibition which showcases the unique natural and Aboriginal cultural heritage of the Tweed. The exhibition features important Aboriginal cultural knowledge and examines environmental challenges, which have arisen since European colonisation.
Students may also take a heritage walk through Murwillumbah to investigate the history and development of Murwillumbah and the Tweed from Aboriginal perspectives.
These hands on borrow boxes contain specimens and accompanying games and teacher notes and can be borrowed prior to visiting the Museum. Visit learning resources for more information.
Tweed Regional Museum and Kynnumboon Historic Property
In this special excursion students explore the Land/Life/Culture exhibition and visit a riparian rainforest regeneration project at the nearby historic Kynnumboon property, established by early Tweed pioneer Joshua Bray.
With guidance from Joshua Bray descendent and former teacher Bev Fairley, students learn about the early colonial history of the area and consequences for the local Aboriginal people. They consider the importance of regenerating our river systems and the impact of introduced species on our environment.
Please note that the school is responsible for organising bus transport between the Museum and Kynnumboon (approximately 5 km distance).
The Museum courtyard is available for students to eat lunch or morning/afternoon tea.
There is limited seating, but mats are supplied for children to sit on.
Please note there is no drinking fountain at the Museum - please bring your own water.
Please note the Museum courtyard is an open area and there is no wet weather alternative.
Students and teachers are encouraged to take photographs on their visit; we only ask that you do not photograph other people (outside your group) without their permission.
Students are encouraged to leave bags at school if not needed, but if necessary bags can be left in the Museum courtyard, at your own risk.
The Museum can accommodate one class at a time. Depending on what activities your class engages in, we may break the class down into smaller groups.
Yes, the Museum has a Risk Assessment that can be emailed on request.