School visits
To book a school visit please visit our webpages which have extensive information about what we can offer your school and how to book.
Browse our workshops by Key Stage
Resources are available for every year group from EYFS to KS5. Check them out here.
KS5 groups may also find our Adult Trails useful.
Museum of Me (60 minutes)
What is the role of museums in society? How should museums use objects to represent other cultures? How can objects help construct and display identity? These are some of the questions that frame this cross-cultural gallery-taught session, which combines critical thinking, self-reflection, discussion, looking and object handling activities.
How does burning fossil fuels threaten Antarctic marine life?
This experiment demonstrates the link between increasing carbon dioxide levels and ocean acidification and freshening oceans. Freshwater and more acidic water in the oceans make life harder for Antarctica’s marine animals.
The experiment and video were made by Nick Barrett. Nick is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge Earth Science Department and The British Antarctic Survey investigating the resistance of Antarctic marine species to predicted freshening and lower salinity in the Southern Ocean.
Meet the Deep Earth Research Team and find out why and how they study the Deep Earth, and what the team are currently working on.
Visit the Deep Earth Explorers online exhibition to find out more about their exciting research to find answers to the many open mysteries we still don't understand about our planet. The exhibition includes interactive models of the layers of the Earth.
Virtual Schools Service Available
Our Education Coordinator, Justyna, is available to live-stream into your classroom from the gallery to deliver the session. Justyna is available Wednesday - Friday.
For KS2 You can choose from two topics:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to write code in Python and create a 1982 Tron-like game using the Python Turtle tool.
The aim is to move a player around the game area using the direction keys on your keyboard. The game ends if the player either collides with the boundary of the game area or there is a path overlap.
You will need a computer with the Python programming language installed on it. You can either use a Raspberry Pi or a computer running Windows or Mac OS.
Learn how to create interactive stories and adventures in this interactive activity.
Using Twine, an online or desktop application (freely available to everyone). You will be shown how to set-up variables, update them and use them to change the options in the game.
Please ask an adult before downloading any applications.
In this activity, you will learn how to create fun geometric patterns with the Python Turtle tool, whilst learning how to write code in Python.
You will need a computer with the Python programming language installed on it. You can either use a Raspberry Pi or a computer running Windows or Mac OS.
Please ask an adult before downloading any applications.
Check out the videos on this page to find out how you can complete a Discover Arts Award.
We're afraid we're not longer able to issue certificates as the videos suggest, but you're welcome to enjoy taking part in this activity!
