Somerset Schools can access Heritage Workshops at all our Museum sites, and in the Classroom.

Our sessions support a cross-curricular approach to learning, and are grouped into eight categories:

 

We currently offer Standard sessions (approx. 90 mins) and Extended sessions for select workshops (all day including time for lunch).

Sessions can be adapted for delivery to any age 4-14. A maximum of 35 students can participate in each workshop.

FIlter workshops
Did you know you can borrow real Museum objects in your school? 

Victorian Day

Mix and Match a combination of any two of the following workshops: Victorian School Victorian Farm Victorian Home Victorian Christmas Enhance your visit with a...

Victorian School(SRLM)

Line up. Boys sit at the front. Feet flat on the floor. Silence. SILENCE. Experience what it was like to be at school in 1875...

Second World War(Classroom)

Take a look at what life was like on the Home Front in Somerset during the Second World War.

Victorian School(Classroom)

Go back in time and learn about life as a Victorian child

Isambard KingdomBrunel

Brunel, bridges and boats, it's all here in our fascinating STEM workshop

Florence Nightingaleand Mary Seacole

Explore the important work of these two nurses and their role in medicine over time

Toys and Games

What toys did children play with in the past? During this workshop children will push, pull and spin their way through a variety of historical toys

Victorian Seaside

Enjoy a trip to seaside holidays of the past with this themed workshop

Second World War(SRLM)

Learn about the lives of children during the Second World War in this full day workshop

Victorian Christmas

Find out how the Victorians celebrated Christmas

First World War

How did Somerset children support the war effort during the First World War?

Victorian Farm

Find out about farming and food production in Somerset through time

Victorian Home

Experience everyday Victorian life, through object handling, cooking and crafts