HEN @ Pentridge Prison (Coburg, 7y-14y)
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EVENT BOOKED OUT: due to the popularity of this event, HEN is currently looking to organise new sessions, either on the same day or on a Friday in June. If you'd like to be notified if/when new spaces become available, please email the event organiser.
Join HEN for one or both excursions to the Pentridge Prison:
The Vagabond: 7y - 12y, 10.30am - 12pm
John Stanley James (1843-1896) was a writer and a scoundrel, known as “the Vagabond” by his readers. His writings sought to illuminate the conditions of the working class, by living amongst them in slums, and famously within Pentridge Prison. The public were shocked by his revelations, as his readers often lived lives very far removed from those of the inmates behind the bluestone walls. In this hands-on excursion program, children are guided through Pentridge Prison, uncovering the conditions of prison life, and have the chance to record footage on their devices. Kids will step into the shoes of the Vagabond to develop their own report and share the truths from the inside!
PrisonBreak Explorers: 7y-14y, 12.45pm - 1.45pm
Children will come together as the latest recruits in the Pentridge ‘Detective Training Program’ to help thwart a daring escape! It is up to the young detectives to unravel the mystery of who is behind the idea, how they plan to escape, where it will happen, and when. Along the way, a senior detective will introduce students to key spots around Pentridge Prison that witnessed daring, and sometimes disastrous escape attempts, share stories of some of Pentridge Prison’s colourful characters, and learn more about what life was like on the inside.
Kids will collaborate to follow clues, and complete a booklet detailing the escapee’s plans, and on completion they will receive a certificate to commemorate their efforts.
Additional Info:
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$12 per ticket, for all ages. Siblings 4y+ welcome but sorry, not preschool-aged siblings.
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Limit of one adult per family
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BYO lunch
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The PrisonBreak excursion requires walking up and down flights of stairs
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Sorry, no prams or strollers
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Teacher resources can be found via the Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U0utWpTgBuz6E0h_0KURKLvdBt-Xppfd
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HEN members only, new members very welcome!
Date
Friday 19 June 2026 10:10 AM - 1:45 PM (UTC+10)Location
Pentridge Prison
1 Champ St , coburg vic 3058
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