The Archives has many architectural drawings of lighthouses. Find pictures of the lighthouse closest to you and for a larger image, follow the link into RecordSearch.
Our education kit provides teachers with activities and ideas to help students interpret Beacons by the Sea. Download the whole kit (PDF 1mb), or see below for relevant sections.
Contents of the kit Download PDF 1 Teaching strategies
A list of curriculum outcomes, suggestions for complementary activities and practical advice for planning a visit. (10pp)141kb 2 A brief history
Sets the historical context for the exhibition. (7pp)89kb 3a Student activitysheet – primary years 5–6
These activities can be modified to suit year levels other than those specified. Answer sheets included. (7pp)137kb 3b Student activitysheet – secondary years 7–10
These activities can be modified to suit year levels other than those specified. Answer sheets included. (9pp)160kb 4 Maps
Showing the location of lighthouses along the coastline and the locations of lighthouse museums. (1 page each)
New South Wales (53kb)
Victoria (50kb)
Tasmania (50kb)
South Australia (52kb)
Western Australia (51kb)
Northern Territory (43kb)
Southern Queensland (49kb)
Northern Queensland (53kb)
Lighthouse museums (54kb)5 References and resources
A list including websites, books and videos.83kb Whole kit 1mb