The Ford Discovery Centre offers a wide range of educational opportunities – Some Education Program Facts
Since opening in April 1999, the Ford Discovery Centre has entertained and educated a large number of school students. Displaying the car making process in a fun and hands-on way, the Ford Discovery Centre explores the historical links the Ford Motor Company has with Australia and Geelong. The Centre also outlines environmental and safety aspects of vehicle use as well as touching on the way in which the automotive manufacturing industry is heading into the future. Far more than just a motor museum, the Centre provides a unique ‘behind the scenes’ snap shot of the car-making process, from conception and design, to engineering, testing and production.
Dedicated Education Officer to discuss your tour needs
Links to the VELS are outlined in our downloadable Education Kits located in Information Kits Link. (Insert hyperlink to Teacher Resources section)
Teachers, Tour Operators and drivers are admitted free of charge to view the Centre for tour assessment via appointment. The Centre can accommodate special needs students The Centre is available for Curriculum Development Days free of charge The Centre caters for all year levels from Prep to year 12. Download Teacher information packs
Comprehensive range of pre and post visit activity suggestions
On the day of your visit teacher and supervisors are admitted free of charge at ratio of 1:10
Fully wheelchair accessible and includes disabled toilet facilities.
Conveniently located close to other sites of a historical nature, which could be included in a day’s itinerary.
Joint ticket can be arranged with other venues. Wool & Wheels is a joint ticketing program with National Wool Museum with bookings able to be made by contacting either venue. The joint ticket price is a considerable saving over visiting the sites individually.
Factory plant tours are no longer conducted
Though we are able to convey the information through our tailored interactive tours and education program. While we understand it is not a tour through the plant the Centre has many simulated and exhibit examples of the production process that will give an insight into Ford’s operations.
Tour guides keep in mind the age of the group visiting and aim the information they present to the relevant level.
All of our Tour Guides have current Working with Children Checks
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