【推荐1】Are you daydreaming about your next big adventure? New Zealand could be just the place for you, as its amazingly beautiful natural scenery and huge choice of activities mean there’s something to suit everyone. Here are our top activities to inspire you!

One of the most famous glaciers in the world, the Franz Josef Glacier is an incredible sight and the perfect way to experience it is a guided hike. The cool, starry, icy landscape is something different and the ever-changing caves (洞穴), tunnels and expanses also offer some amazing photo opportunities.

Grab a wetsuit and go snorkeling (浮潜) with seals, an unusual way to see the islands from a different point of view. Seals swim in large groups, and are very powerful and graceful in the water, a complete contrast to when you spot them lying lazily on the beach.

A NZ tour would not be complete without seeing some of the jaw dropping landscapes from the famous Lord of the Rings films. The mountains, fields, forests and plains are on an unbelievable scale and certainly something to remember as you can spot over 100 locations used in the films

There’s no better way to ease those aching muscles after a horse ride or glacier hike, than a long dip in a naturally occurring pool. And the best part is that they are beautifully warm, heated by the natural heat below the islands. The water often contains minerals from the rocks it passes through as an added benefit to your skin.

【推荐2】The Olympic Museum’s educational programs are now free!

As of 1 January 2023, our educational programs are free! Teachers can tailor their visits to their own needs and interests, choosing between self- guided tours, guided tours and workshops, with online educational resources also available.

Here is all the practical information you need to organize your visit. In order to make a reservation, please fill in the pre-reservation form. This form is a must for all types of visits. There are four ways to visit the Museum with your class:

●Guided tour: Visit the permanent exhibition accompanied by one of our activity leaders.

Duration: 90 minutes

●Workshop + guided tour: Themed tour of the exhibition (permanent or temporary depending on the topic) and workshop in the Gym or Studio, all accompanied by an activity lender.

Duration: 2×45 minutes

●Workshop + independent visit (optional): Accompanied by an activity leader, make the most of a themed workshop and extend your Olympic experience by visiting the exhibitions independently.

Duration: 45 minutes for the workshop, unlimited for an independent visit

●Independent visit: Access to all exhibition areas except educational areas.

Duration: unlimited

Practical Information

Self-guided visitors in groups with a reservation will be given priority at the entrance. If the exhibitions are too crowded, we may not be able to give you the privilege.

Safety distances between adults and students/ children must be respected.

Rates

All our educational programs are free of charge for those under the age of 16.

●Children up to the age of 15: free

●Students aged 16 and over & adults: $ 14

●Accompanying adult (1 for 1-10 students, 2 for 11-20 students, etc.): free

【推荐3】There are many ways to get involved and volunteer at the National Museum of American History. Becoming a Museum Ambassador is one of them. To learn more about this volunteer program, please see the descriptions below.

Museum Ambassadors at the American History Museum are a mobile source of information that helps bridge the gap between two other volunteer groups here at the museum — information desk specialists, who provide orientation (方向) assistance when guests arrive, and volunteer docents (讲师), who provide Highlights tours, facilitate hands-on demonstrations and circulate through many of our exhibitions to interact with visitors. Each year, our Museum Ambassadors help over 100,000 people get the most out of their visits by welcoming groups, circulating throughout the museum's public zones to answer basic questions, and directing visitors to programs and exhibitions of interest. The museum has also employed the Museum Ambassadors to assist with special projects and events as needed.

To learn more about what Museum Ambassadors do, check out what Larry has said, “As museum ambassadors, we get to share in the curiosity of a child, the nostalgia (怀旧) of returning visitors, the treasure hunt of students assigned to find important historical objects, and the amazement of those experiencing our eye on the nation's history for the first time. We can help recommend a meaningful museum visit just for you. There's more. We're also traffic cops when elevators and escalators break and extra eyes for museum security."

If you enjoy…

•interacting with diverse audiences, age groups and learning styles.

•working in an often busy and changing environment.

If you have…

•strong interpersonal and communication skills.

•an interest in history and communication.

If you can…

commit to three shifts a month (weekday Ambassadors) or twice a month (weekend Ambassadors).

The museum is open 364 days a year, including weekends and holidays.

•handle frequent walking, standing, and talking.

To Apply

To learn more information about the application process, please contact Ruth Shirley.

NOTE: Acceptance into the program is subject to successful completion of an interview and background investigation.