Museum Learning

Learning Sessions

Choose from the following learning sessions:

1. Stories, Rhymes and Toys Through Time (EYFS, KS1)

2. Roman Gloucester, Gods and Ghosts (KS2)

3. Tales from the Iron Age: Boudica and the Birdlip Mystery (KS2)

4. Saxons and Dragons (KS2)

5. City Story Walk (KS2, KS3)

6. Eastgate Chamber visit (KS2, KS3)

With a focus on interactive storytelling, role play and with plenty of opportunities to develop speaking, listening and oracy skills these sessions offer an immersive way for pupils to learn about the history and people of Gloucestershire. Discover more about the content of our engaging and inspiring Stories of Gloucester learning sessions in our downloadable brochure.

• Choose between 8 different curriculum-linked learning session modules. Sessions include a chance to listen to and re-create stories linked to the history of Gloucester and Gloucestershire, opportunities to handle museum artifacts and time to explore the museum galleries.

• The City Story walk also delves into the rich local history and literary history and includes a visit to the Eastgate Chamber!

• We offer both half and full day sessions (plus we can also tailor bespoke sessions). Half day sessions offer 90 minutes learning with one session module, with full-days offering 3 hours, consisting of two session modules

• We offer half-day learning sessions for up to two classes and full day sessions for up to 4 classes (classes are based on 32 per class)

• All sessions include half an hour for lunch (optional for half-day sessions)

• View the options in more detail in our brochure and to make an enquiry, please fill in the enquiry form

• Please see our sample timetables…

Our prices are based on classes of 32 pupils and are inclusive of the adults accompanying the class.

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Please get in touch if you wish to discuss the cost for smaller groups, bespoke self-guided and exhibition costs.

Our learning sessions have been developed by a learning resource expert to be delivered by a Museum Inspirer and have been designed to bring the history of Gloucester to life in interactive, engaging and thought-provoking ways. 

• Read about our learning sessions in our brochure and how they complement the national curriculum

• Once you have chosen your sessions, fill in the enquiry form and our Learning team will be in touch.

During the sessions, you will be required to provide the appropriate teacher/adult supervision (including a minimum of 1 first aider per party) at the following ratio:

• One adult per 5 children for KS1  

• One adult per 8 children for KS2 

• One adult per 12 children for KS3/4

Please arrive at the front of the Museum, where you will be greeted by our friendly Front of House team and/or a Museum Inspirer, who will show your group where to put their coats and bags and explain where they will be having snacks and lunch!

There will also be ample opportunity to go to the toilet and have a quick snack before the learning session starts! 

Your group will be able to eat lunch in the Wheatstone Hall (or the café if more than 3 classes), which will be booked exclusively for your group. Please let us know when booking half-day sessions, if you do not require this option.

Please view our basic Museum Learning Risk Assessments:

• Risk Assessment - Museum of Gloucester Formal Learning Sessions

• Risk Assessment - City Story walks (including Eastgate Chamber)

• Risk Assessment - Eastgate Chamber

It is at the school’s discretion whether to visit the Museum before their session to complete any additional Risk Assessments (such visits will be facilitated by the Museum). Please get in touch with the Learning team who can help facilitate your visit.

Find out about the Museum’s accessibility on our website. Please note, the Eastgate Chamber is not wheelchair accessible or suitable for those with limited mobility.

Home educating families are welcome to visit the Museum at any time for a self-guided tour. Please also note the information about the Museum Explorers trail. 

Home educating families can also book onto our Stories of Gloucester sessions as part of a home education group. Please use the enquiry form to get in touch – we’d love to chat about the different options.

Want your pupils to get hands on with history? Choose from a variety of loan boxes which are linked to the national curriculum for History. 

Each loan box contains a minimum of 9 objects as well as teachers’ resources, activity ideas and timelines. 

Boxes are available in half termly blocks with set collection and return dates.  They cost £60 per half term. If you require a different arrangement, please do get in touch and we will see what we can do. 

Please use the enquiry form to learn more about what boxes we currently offer, plus how to book and a member of our Learning team will be in touch!

Our Museum Explorers trail can now be booked as a self-guided session.  

For this session we provide question/activity cards relating to the ground floor (Pre-History, Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Medieval) museum galleries that pupils can complete in pairs/small groups. These cards include objects to find, short activities and thought-provoking questions. 

The resource costs £1.50 per pupil and lasts around 45 mins-1 hour.  

Please use the enquiry form to book this session. 

If your class or school is unable to visit the museum in person, why not book a Museum Inspirer to lead a learning session at your school! 

Please indicate your interest in an Outreach session on the enquiry form here and the Learning Officer will be in touch with all available options.