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Learning visits to the museum

Our on-site sessions enhance classroom learning and support the national curriculum from EYFS to Key Stage 3. Led by expert museum educators, they bring history to life using our extensive handling collection. Explore topics from prehistory to modern shoemaking, local history, and more. Browse all sessions, terms, and prices below.

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Areas of interest

Ancient Egyptians

Explore Ancient Egypt religion and ritual through the use of artefacts, experimental archaeology and role play.

Exploring Prehistory (Stone Age to Iron Age)

What was it like to live in prehistoric times and how do we know?

Fire of Northampton

Investigating the Great Fire of Northampton 1675

Searching for the Saxons

Investigate the everyday lives of the first Anglo-Saxon peoples and learn how archaeology is used to build a picture of the past.

Shoe history

An exciting and engaging session for both key stage 1 and 2 students.

Shoemaking

Using our extensive collection of objects related to shoemaking, students will learn about the intricate process of making shoes by hand.

Toys

This interactive session introduces children to the museum's handling collection of vintage and replica toys through interactive activities and exploration of the museum.