All booking enquiries can be directed to office by phoning 54954581 or by e-mail at info@historicalvillage.com.au

The Caboolture Historical Village plays host to many schools from all over south-east Queensland annually.

A visit to the Village focuses on changes to our lifestyle, transport, communication and industry as a result of technology and innovation. Students will learn of the origins of some of today's most popular items (e.g. mobile phones and iPods) and give some thought to how advances in technology in the future may be influenced by the issues of today, (e.g. climate change, fossil fuels).

The Village is made up of 70 buildings, displaying some 50 000 items and set on 12 acres.  There is a tearoom on site for light refreshments.

The price per student is $7.70. This price includes entry, GST and most activities.  1 adult to every 5 students is admitted free-of-charge.  Beyond that ratio each adult pays the student price of $7.70. Our administration will send and invoice out to the school after the visit.  All booking enquiries can be directed to our administration on 07-54954581 or by email on info@historicalvillage.com.au 

We are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have.

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE - THESE MUST BE BOOKED PRIOR TO THE VISIT

The Queensland Department of Transport have installed a display titled, “Transport, Then and Now”, in our Railway Museum.  This display is directly aimed at primary school students and is interactive, so make sure you take time to view this wonderful display.

Washing - We are now offering a free activity of washing the old fashioned way.  the students are able to participate in washing items using an old style washing machine and wringer.  Each group can be about 20 students in size and the acitivity will last for about 20 minutes.

Spinning - One of our volunteers is a spinner of wool.  She is happy to come along and do demonstrations for the students.  If your would like her to be available, please let us know.  The spinner operates between the hours of 10am - 12 noon.

Blacksmith - The blacksmith shop operates every day that a school is booked into the Village.  The students are always facinated by the craft of blacksmithing and all the associated smells and sounds.

Gem Seiving - The Gem Club is situated opposite the Blacksmith shop and runs this activity. The activity is much like panning for gold and each student recieves a collection of pretty coloured stones. This acivity cost 60c per child.  The Gem Club will invoice the school separately.

Train Ride

All students are given a ticket to  ride on the miniature train which runs on a 500 metre track within the Village.  This activity does not require booking.

Suggested School Itinerary

Because the Village is manned by volunteer the demonstrations are run from 10:00 - 12:00.  

The following schedule is highly recommended:

• Arrive (usual ETA 9:30am).  Have a 10 – 15 minute toilet and food break.
• Split your group into smaller groups of an adult no more than 20 students.
• Decide which group will go to which activity, please allow roughly 20 minutes for each activity. 
• There are up to 5 activities, depending on what you have booked.
• Complete your activity book and exploration through the village.
• Before you leave, remember to have another toilet break and/or snack break.

• Please supervise the children at all times.

Thank you for your cooperation,  It is greatly appreciated.

Download our School Booking Form and fax to (07) 5495 8746