Medals are one way to learn about the values of a community. Students dive into our medals collection and explore stories of people – and a bird! – who have been awarded medals. They’ll uncover why medals are awarded and much more.
Students learn about traditional Oceanic and modern Naval navigational techniques and how our ancestors migrated the world. Classes are activity based; students will use different methods of navigation, map, and compass work.
Students will learn how the ships of the New Zealand Navy fleet have communicated with each other throughout history and have a go at using semaphore flags, unscramble a message and decode words using morse code!
Supercharge your students’ understanding of your school values and learn to celebrate them in true Navy style! Your students will discover real life examples of NZ Navy personnel who have been awarded medals.
Students can uncover Aotearoa New Zealand’s Nuclear History through exploring our online collection of resources. They’ll learn about the fascinating history of Aotearoa New Zealand’s nuclear stance and the involvement of the NZ Navy.
Students investigate the stories of nuclear testing in the Pacific, through first-hand accounts and Navy Museum collections. How powerful is an atomic bomb? What part did the Navy play in our journey to ‘Nuclear Free’?
Kids Create is a long form, authentic learning experience where learners curate their own response using a channel of their own selection becoming artists, exhibition designers, and copywriters under the direction of their teachers.
The Navy Museum is proud to support the Royal New Zealand Navy by delivering learning packages to sailors in basic training and promotions courses. Sailors share their work in a variety of ways at the Navy Museum.