Teacher Resources – National Vietnam Veterans Museum

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School Education Program

Education programs can be customised to meet the needs of individual school groups. Programs are designed with the Victorian Curriculum and VCE/VCAL focus to fit the duration of your visit and are most suited to students from Years 9 – 12.

GUIDED TOUR OF THE MUSEUM.

Highlighting the most important aspects of the exhibits, including conscription marbles, Missing in Action bracelets, weapons/armory display, ‘A Queer Place’ scroll by Peter O’Neill, a Vietnam veteran, who struggled to make sense of his war time experiences, uniforms, helicopters, tanks and numerous dioramas. (Up to 60 minutes)
The tour can take in topical aspects relevant to students’ study requirements – please liaise with the Museum for
specific topics which need to be addressed.

ACTION STATION

A selection of equipment used by soldiers in Vietnam. Learn about the history and usage of these items from a Vietnam veteran. Examine, investigate and take photos. (20 – 30 minutes)

UP THE RAMP AND INTO THE CARIBOU CLASSROOM PRESENTATION BY A VIETNAM VETERAN WITH Q & A TIME.

Seated in Caribou 231, you will be taken back in time to give you an indication of the conditions servicemen and women experienced on their tour of duty in Vietnam. ( 20 minutes) Entry fee to the NVVM starts at $10 per student. Lunch is available on special request and at additional cost or students are welcome to bring their own.
Fee includes use of the Vung Tau conference area.
If you require a customised program, please contact Sonia Hogg. Worksheets are available for students to use during the visit and in follow-up classes.

Testimonials

The Vietnam Veterans Museum is one of the
best museums our school has visited.
Absolutely fantastic! Well laid out and easy to
navigate, lots of things to see and do, great little
café and super friendly staff.
I highly recommend this museum to any school
for an amazing experience which provides a
greater understanding about what our veterans
went through in Vietnam.

Jason Kurfurst

Heatherwood School Donvale.

The first word every student utters as they
enter the NVVM is ‘wow’. While at school they
analyse documents and pour over texts, at the
museum they can touch, carry and wear the
actual artefact’s of the war.
Our boys are always impressed with the aircraft
and weaponry, but it is the opportunity to wear
the gear while chatting to real veterans about
their experiences that leaves the most profound
impression. It might seem like a long trip down
to the island, but we take the opportunity to
show a Vietnam War film on the bus and contrast
the Hollywood version with the experiences of
the vets.
It is never a question as to whether our
students go to the NVVM, only when.

Matt Fyfield

Mazenod College Mulgrave

BOOKINGS

Please contact Sonia Hogg on (03) 5956 6400
ADDRESS.
25 Veterans Drive, Newhaven,
Phillip Island, Vic, 3925