SPECIAL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

·          Take a scenic drive through the Adelaide Hills these school holidays for a great family day out at the National Motor Museum.  Each child will receive their own ‘Tin Lizzie’s Workshop Manual’ full of fun puzzles and activities and a free Holden poster.

·          Perhaps you would rather choose a journey around the world with our Around The World Trail to locate the country where a motorbike or motorcar is made or go backwards and forwards in time with our Journey Through Time Activity Trail where you can discover a significant vehicle for each decade from 1899 to the present.

·          Motor Accident Commission interactive car - manoeuvre your way through city streets obeying road rules and ignoring interruptions to safely reach your destination.

·          Kids of all ages can create their own ‘Harley Davidson’ motorcycle with our fantastic computer touch-screen interactive. Choose to ride, walk or drive and challenge family & friends to identify potential risks and see who wins the game of road safety with the Risky Business Café. The whole family can experiment with the Crash Dummies exhibit and discover what happens in an accident if seat belts aren’t worn.

·          Visitors can also browse in the 1928 restored Regent Garage Souvenir Shop to find the perfect memento of their day or some great gift ideas.

EXHIBITIONS 

Velocity: Built For Speed – Until October 2007  

In a relatively short period of time, cars and motorcycles have become essential tools for many of us. However, some vehicles do more than simply transport us from place to place, they have a power and a beauty which captures the imagination. This exhibition looks at cars and bikes that are designed to go fast – e.g. 1990 Streamliner land speed racer, 1970 Lamborghini, Torana A9X; 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger; 1972 Kawasaki Z1A 900; 1916 Indian motorcycle.

The Jazz Age - Until November 2007

Learn about the decadent American lifestyle of the 1920s and early 1930s through the cars of the period. This exhibition delves into the age that takes its name from jazz music which was very popular at the time. It was a time where those who could afford it embraced new technologies such as cars, air travel and telephones. Vehicles on display include a 1933 Pierce-Arrow Club Brougham, 1925 Cadillac V63 Tourer and a 1927 Erskine Roadster. 

What    School Holidays at the National Motor Museum                                 

When   School Holidays, Saturday 7^th – Sunday 22^nd July 2007. 10am to 5pm everyday.

Cost     All activities are free with museum entry [$9 adults, $7 concession, $4 children, $24 family] except the Design Construction Kit which is $5

The museum is located at Shannon Street, Birdwood and is open 10am to 5pm every day (except Christmas Day). Admission charges are $9.00 adults, $7.00 concession, $4.00 children or $24.00 for a family ticket. For further information phone the museum on 8568 5006.