Schools

Experience this enchanting fairytale in the magnificent setting of Aston Hall. Pupils will dress up as characters, from the wicked stepmother to the handsome prince, as we explore the house, telli...

Explore the story of the Great Fire of London in a historic setting. In this interactive session, we’ll discuss how the fire started by looking at bread ovens in the kitchen and discover why the f...

This tour reveals some of the ‘Top Portraits’ in our collection to show learners how artworks can tell them more about the time in which they were created. We will find the clues hidden in portrai...

Follow the journey of gold as we learn where it comes from, how it’s found, and how it’s turned into jewellery. Your class will pan for gold, watch our factory machines spring into action and disc...

Explore Sarehole Mill and the making of bread as we tell this traditional tale. Using interactive storytelling and hands on activities, pupils will discover the journey of wheat as we turn it into...

Learn about classification, predators and prey, and camouflage using our amazing natural history collection. Linking to their existing understanding of the natural environment and the British Is...

Join us for ‘The Colourful Tale of King Opaque’ as he turns his castle from being dark and gloomy to bright and colourful. In this interactive story, your pupils will learn about sources of ligh...

By handling fossils and replicas, pupils will learn about prehistoric life, dinosaurs, predators and prey, and food chains. The session is designed to be hands-on, passing around exciting and cu...

Take a magical journey through the night sky with your pupils, in this presenter-led 360 degree planetarium show. See the sky filled with stars and watch as they change into pictures of the conste...

Our bodies are truly amazing and this workshop explores how special they are! This session looks at the five senses and how they inform us about the world. It highlights the importance of eating a...