The Senior Pyrmont Walk delivers a case study highlighting the urban dynamics of an inner city suburb of Sydney. It highlights the changes that have occurred and the factors that have given rise to these changes. Emphasis is placed on:
- The changing socio-economic and ethnic demographic structure of the area
- The changing economic character and subsequent changes in development of the area
- The conservation of the heritage of the area as expressed through the architecture and streetscapes
- Discussion of the growth and future trends of the area
NSW Curriculum Links
Geography Stage 6 (Mandatory) – 8.3.2 URBAN PLACES & Urban dynamics Case Study – fieldwork H3, H9, H10, H12
Australian Curriculum Links
Geography Senior Secondary Curriculum (Unit 2) - Sustainable Places (ACHGE028), (ACHGE030), (ACHGE031), (ACHGE034), (ACHGE036), (ACHGE037), (ACHGE038)
Program structure
Museum teacher guides take students on a guided walk through the streets of Pyrmont beginning and ending at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
With the use of photographs of Pyrmont's past, students see the changing character of the area that has occurred over time. They visit various locations and are given the opportunity to ask questions, take photographs and complete a specially designed resource pack for use before, during and after your visit.
An optional cruise component can be added to this program.
Booking information
Duration: 120 minute session for an Educator led walk
Cost: $225 per group with a maximum of 15 students
Ratio: A supervisor/student ratio of 1:15 applies
Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Teachers and supervising adults visit FREE of charge within the ratios specified in Plan Your School Visit.
More information
- Entry to exhibitions and vessels: bookings include free entry to museum exhibitions, Action Stations and destroyer HMAS Vampire (a supervisor/student ratio of 1:15 applies on HMAS Vampire).
- Programs begin and end at the Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney.