Ghosts
Ghosts
In Ghosts, students work as detectives in small groups with a collection of real and fictional primary sources and museum objects to piece together the stories of eight different ‘ghosts’ from South Australian history. Ultimately, they will use their skills as historians to help the ghosts resolve an issue that is preventing them from being at peace.
The stories relate to the following themes:
- Sea migration
- Shipwreck
- Trade union
- Quarantine
- Colonial navy
- Holiday
- In development: two First Nations stories
The program is accompanied by a resource pack for teachers including a pre-learning activity, object analysis worksheet and an assessment task, which can be accessed below.
Accompanying Resources
Link coming soon!
Booking Information
School excursions and programs pricing
| Entry only | $8.50 |
| Entry + 1 Education program (Life on Board, Encounters, or Ghosts) | $11.00 |
| Entry + Ketch Talk | $11.00 |
| Entry + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $16.50 |
| Entry + Ketch Talk + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $16.50 |
| Entry + 1 Education program + Ketch Talk | $13.50 |
| Entry + 1 Education program + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $19.00 |
| Entry + 1 Education program + Ketch Talk + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $21.50 |
| Entry + 2 Education programs | $16.50 |
| Entry + 2 Education programs + Ketch Talk | $19.00 |
| Entry + 2 Education programs + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $24.50 |
Cost for government category 1-4, rural or regional schools
| Entry only | $6.00 |
| Entry + 1 Education program (Life on Board, Encounters or Ghosts) | $8.00 |
| Entry + Ketch Talk | $8.00 |
| Entry + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $11.50 |
| Entry + Ketch Talk + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $13.50 |
| Entry + 1 Education program + Ketch Talk | $10.00 |
| Entry + 1 Education program + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $13.50 |
| Entry + 1 Education program + Ketch Talk + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $15.50 |
| Entry + 2 Education programs | $12.00 |
| Entry + 2 Education programs + Ketch Talk | $13.50 |
| Entry + 2 Education programs + Archie Badenoch Port River Cruise | $17.50 |
Years: 9 to 10
Duration: 1 hour (please allow 15 minutes between sessions if booking for more than one class)
Maximum class size: 25
Teacher/student ratio:
- 1:6 for Pre-school to Year 2
- 1:10 for Years 3 to 7
- 1:15 for Years 8 to 12
Teachers and supervisors attend free of charge at these ratios.
Education at the Maritime Museum
The South Australian Maritime Museum offers a wide variety of onsite and online education programs encompassing a variety of year levels and learning outcomes. Located in the historic Port Adelaide precinct, the South Australian Maritime Museum preserves, explores and celebrates the human history of our oceans and rivers.
Renowned for its innovative approach to maritime history and education, the Museum incorporates the historic Bond Store with three levels of exhibitions, the Port Adelaide Lighthouse from South Neptune Island, and the much-loved steam tug, Yelta.
Curriculum
Year 9/10 History
- AC9HH9K06 – different experiences and perspectives of colonisers, settlers and First Nations Australians and the impact of these experiences on changes to Australian society’s ideas, beliefs and values
- AC9HH9S03/AC9HH10S03 – identify the origin and content of sources, and explain the purpose and context of primary and secondary sources
- AC9HH9S05/AC9HH10S05 – analyse cause and effect, and evaluate patterns of continuity and change
- AC9HH9S06/AC9HH10S06 – compare perspectives in sources and explain how these are influenced by significant events, ideas, locations, beliefs and values
Guide for Teachers
Take a look at our Guide for Teachers to find out more about the learning opportunities in the South Australian Maritime Museum
Where to Next?
Combine your excursion with a self-guided tour of the museum
To find out more about early maritime history, take a look at these related resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students can attend?
Because of the space limitation of the areas used for our education programs, and of our historic vessel Archie Badenoch (max. capacity 24), our programs are run in smaller groups that rotate between the activities. The maximum number that can be accommodated in a four-hour visit undertaking a one-hour program is 96 (including adults). Larger school groups may need to plan their visit across several days.
How will the schedule for my visit be arranged?
Once a booking is made with us, we will create a schedule for your visit including recess and lunch breaks, which allows all students to participate in the chosen activities. This schedule is based on the program and activities booked, other school groups visiting that day, and staff availability. For this reason, it may be difficult to change this schedule on the day of your visit. We ask that you check your schedule prior to your visit, and ensure all staff and adults follow it to ensure your visit runs smoothly.
The museum doors opens at 10am and most schools aim to leave around 2pm.
Where can students gather for recess and lunch?
Food and drink are not permitted in any part of the museum. Suggested areas for gathering and eating include the tables outside the museum (under cover), or the shaded area adjacent to the lighthouse.
Is there somewhere to store bags?
There is a secure storage area across the road from the museum, where students can leave bags on shelves. We will show you the area on arrival and provide you with a key for easy access during your excursion. Please return the key before departing.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the museum building is accessible via a lift to all levels and has an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
However, the police launch Archie Badenoch is not wheelchair accessible.
Where can we park while we visit?
Parking in Port Adelaide requires pre-planning. Buses are able to park in the loading bay for embarking/disembarking on the corner of Divett and Lipson St, near the museum. It is not recommended that buses plan to park in the Port area without prior arrangement. Possible bus parking can be negotiated with the nearby Railway or Aviation museums, or Hart’s Mill. Private cars can park in metered car parks in the streets surrounding the museum.
Check the Port Adelaide council information on parking here.
Do you have a hot weather policy?
If the temperature forecast on local news or the Bureau of Meteorology website the day before the excursion is 38 degrees or above, all port river cruises will be cancelled.
The South Australian Maritime Museum will remain open and is air conditioned inside. Shared spaces for eating are outdoors, so please consider this if the weather is very hot.
How do we pay?
The South Australian Maritime Museum is cashless. Schools can either pay on the day with a credit card or a Tax Invoice can be sent to the school for the cost of the visit.
We will only invoice for the number of people who visit on the day, so we do not issue invoices in advance of the visit. Please provide an appropriate email address for payment of the invoice.
Are younger siblings allowed to accompany the school group?
Children under 5 years of age can enter the museum free of charge, and teachers may use discretion whether younger siblings can accompany the group.
Please note, infants and toddlers under 2 years of age are not permitted on board the Archie Badenoch.
Home School Visits FAQs
How much does it cost to visit the South Australian Maritime Museum?
Please see the list of pricing options for school excursions and programs above.
Please note, when a class or group consists of multiple age levels, our staff will modify the program to best suit the needs of the group. This may result in some information being too difficult or easy for some children.
Infants may enjoy participating in the Cat Trail exploration of the museum whilst the programs are taking place.
Where can we park while we visit?
Buses are able to park in the loading bay on the corner of Divett St and Lipson St, near the Museum. Private cars can park in nearby public carparks or metered parking spots. Check the Port Adelaide council information on parking here: https://www.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/413488/Map_PortAdelaideFreeParking.pdf.
Is there somewhere to store bags?
There is a secure storage area across the road from the Museum. Our staff will show you the area on arrival and provide you with a key for easy access during your excursion. Please return the key before departing.
Is there somewhere to have recess or lunch?
There is a covered seating area outside the Museum to use for breaks. In the case of wet weather or extreme temperatures, groups can be accommodated inside the Museum instead. The Port Admiral Hotel offers a lunch delivery service which can be arranged via Port Admiral Museum Lunches (jotform.com).
Is the Museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Museum building is accessible via a lift to all levels and has an accessible toilet on the ground floor. However, the vessel Archie Badenoch is not wheelchair accessible.
Do you have an extreme weather policy?
If the temperature forecast the day before the excursion is 38 degrees or above, all Archie Badenoch cruises will be cancelled. The Museum will remain open and is air conditioned inside. Cruises will still run in the case of rain and light wind.
How do we pay?
The Museum is cashless. Families or groups can pay on the day via card or with the correct entry fee in cash. We are unable to provide change.
Are younger siblings allowed to accompany the school group?
Children under 5 can enter the Museum free of charge. To ensure all students benefit, we remind adult supervisors to use their discretion as to whether infants join an educational session such as Life on Board or Encounters.