Curious Minds Welcome

Adventure through time, jumping between hundreds of millions of years BCE and today with hands-on workshops for home educated young people.

Join us for inspiring, diverse themed sessions that bring history, archaeology, science and traditions to life through real objects, fascinating stories and immersive activities.

Whether your child is learning about when dinosaurs roamed around Somerset, uncovering the prehistoric Isle of Avalon, investigating Roman innovations, exploring traditional rural life or discovering the impact of wartime Britain, our regular Home Education Sessions are designed to support learning, spark curiosity and help families connect with others in the home education community.

Weekly workshops are inspired by the remarkable collections and stories found at:

  • Avalon Archaeology (Shapwick)
  • Somerset Rural Life Museum (Glastonbury)
  • Museum of Somerset (Taunton)

Each session is 90 minutes long. We require a minimum of one adult and one child for any booking. Sessions are suitable for all ages between 7–14 years.

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Thursday 19 November 2026

The Bronze Age

Explore the skills and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. Learn how to light a fire, try your hand at pewter casting...

Thursday 21 January 2027

The Iron Age

Step into the shoes of an Iron Age person and discover the different roles within an Iron Age community. Experiment with...

Thursday 25 February 2027

The Iron Age

Get hands-on with Iron Age pottery and discover the distinctive Glastonbury ware tradition. Use prehistoric-inspired tools and techniques to make your...

Thursday 18 March 2027

The Romans

Discover the colourful world of Roman decoration. Make your own paint and paintbrush before creating a miniature fresco inspired by Roman...

Thursday 15 April 2027

The Anglo Saxons

How did people have fun in Anglo-Saxon England? Discover games played during the period and challenge yourself to play board games...

Thursday 20 May 2027

The Anglo Saxons

Explore the stories, imagery and literature of Anglo-Saxon England. Discover Beowulf, explore the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and experience the power of storytelling...

Thursday 17 June 2027

The Vikings

Become a Viking craftsperson and make your own leather pouch. Create a set of wooden runes to keep inside, then learn...

Thursday 15 July 2027

Archaeology

Become an archaeologist for the day! Dig for objects and investigate what they can tell us about the past. Sort finds...