Learning

Things to do for teachers and schools, for all ages, including primary and secondary age students and how to book a learning visit to the museum.

We are passionate about bringing this turbulent period of history to life through hands-on activities, stunning gallery displays and engaging resources.

Experience a world turned upside down through our interactive, curriculum-linked sessions, led by experienced and knowledgeable educators.

We bring together teaching experience, academic knowledge, performance skills and a commitment to partnership working, creative practice and fun, to offer a high-quality learning experience for you and your pupils.

The enthusiasm shown by the facilitators leading the activities was infectious.

School visit prices and how to book

Prices are per student. We have three options to choose from:

  • half day gallery visit and 1 workshop – £4.50
  • full day gallery visit and 2 workshops – £7 (arrive at 10.15am and leave at 2.30pm)
  • full day gallery visit and 3 workshops – £8 (arrive at 9.30am and leave at 2.30pm)

Accompanying adults are free for groups of 12 or more.

Book a visit

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Primary school learning

Includes in-person school visits for Key Stages 1 and 2, discovery box hire, how to book a trip to the museum and much more.

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Other learning opportunities

Opportunities for university students, further educational students and home-schooled students.

View our university and other learning opportunities
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Secondary school learning

How to book a visit to the museum for Key stage 3 and 4 students as well as A Level students. Includes how to book discovery boxes for use in the classroom and much more.

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Image Objects including an old fashioned bicycle in the Civil War gallery

Discovery boxes

Teachers can hire one of our discovery boxes, packed with replica objects and activities for the classroom. Available for Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as A Level. 

Hire a discovery box