Secondary schools - groups of up to 90 students

How can a museum visit support learning at secondary school level?

Museum visits are a great way to enrich your curriculum, provide support or challenge for particular groups, and develop cultural capital. Whether it is the awe of authentic objects for GCSE/A Level Art or Photography, deciphering Latin inscriptions to learn about the Roman period of our local history with KS3, or learning about evolution through real fossils with KS3-5, we have a range of opportunities suited to secondary schools.

We have workshops (led by museum staff) and bookable resources (to support you during school-led time in the galleries) for this topic. We also have printable activities that you can use in school-led time.

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How much will a visit cost?

Self-led visits and workshops are free.

The only activity in the museum that incurs a cost is visiting the planetarium.

The price for a planetarium showing starts at £37, with some discounts available. Find more information on the planetarium, including detailed prices, show information and trailers here.

When can we visit, and how do we make a booking enquiry?

If you would like a workshop as part of your day:

Science workshops - Tuesdays and Thursdays in term-time.

History workshops - Wednesdays and Fridays in term-time.

Art(efacts) workshops - any weekday, subject to staff availability

Special events - various dates across the year, including British Science Week.

If you don’t want to book a workshop, and want to be self-led in the galleries: We can typically accommodate you on a term-time date of your choice. Please still book with us so we can check availability, organise a lunch space and greet you on arrival.

To make a booking enquiry, click the link below.