All of our workshops are curriculum-linked and focus on developing practical, critical and creative thinking skills using our collections.
Booking
To book, please complete a school and group enquiries form
Topics
If there is a topic that you are studying but is not on our list, please get in touch.
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Subject Areas: History, Geography, Literacy
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site or blended
We bring Stone Age to life giving children the opportunity handle replicas and original objects from our collections to recreate a true Stone Age Experience.
‘Very welcoming and helpful. Pitched at the right level’ Y2/3 Teacher, Icklesham CE Primary school and Nursery
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Subject Areas: History, Geography, English
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site or blended
Pyramids and pharaohs are closer than you think, come and explore Ancient Egypt and unlock the stories of a 5000 year old civilisation. Your pupils will get hands on experience on life and death in Ancient Egypt and will have a go at making their own mummies!
‘A very friendly and informative session, the class were engaged and enjoyed looking at the artifacts’ Y4-5 Teacher, Torfield School
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Subject Areas: History, Geography, English
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site or blended
Get hands on with real Ancient Greek objects in this fun interactive workshop. Your pupils will learn about life in Ancient Greece and the canny Greek Gods and their mythology.
‘Really well organised, two excellent teachers, very good subject knowledge, engaging and fun, flexible and great behaviour management’ Y3 Teacher, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
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National Curriculum Subject Areas: History, Geography, Maths, Science, Art
Length of Session: 1 hour
What did the Romans ever do for us? Explore what Hasting was like 2000 years ago and the impact Romans had on Britain through a series of fun and interactive activities.
‘Children were engaged throughout. It was particularly valuable to handle Roman artefacts-an opportunity we wouldn’t normally have back in school. A really enjoyable day‘ Y3 Teacher, Ninfield CE School
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Subject Areas: History, Geography, Literacy
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site or blended
Unfold the mysteries of the Ancient Mayans, one of the most enigmatic civilisations of the Americas. Our engaging and interactive workshop invites your class to learn and discover all about Mayan life and their mystical traditions.
‘There was an excellent mix of materials to ensure that all pupils were engaged and involved‘ Y3 Teacher, Hollington Primary Academy
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Subject Areas: History, Geography, Literacy, Arts
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Victorians and their great explorations are brought back to life. Children will explore the magnitude of the Great Exhibition and will become explorers themselves, they will discover fearless female Victorian Explores and will set to create their own cabinet of curiosities.
‘The children really enjoyed looking at all of the objects and it brought a lot of their previous learning to life, they loved it!” Y5 Teacher, St Mary of the Sea Catholic Primary School
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Subject Areas: History, Geography, Maths, Science
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Discover dinosaurs and their world in this exciting and fun interactive workshop. Your pupils will get to handle real fossils, and take part in activities exploring where dinosaurs lived and what they ate!
‘A fantastic, informative and interactive session. Extremely well led and tailored to the age group‘ Y2/3 Teacher, Staplecross Methodist Primary School
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Subject Areas: Geography, History, Literacy, Science, Art and Design
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Our unique collection offers the opportunity to get an insight into the life and material culture of Native North Americans. Your class will enjoy an exciting encounter with this fascinating civilisation and North Americas special landscape and biomes.
‘Fantastic, thank you so much, the delivery was amazing‘ Y4 Teacher, High Hurstwood CE Primary School
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Subject Areas: History, Maths, Science
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
The notorious rock cycle and different types of rock are made easy and fun at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery as children will be handling our unique geology collection, will conduct experiments to find out about rocks properties and will play games, will complete challenges and tasks to comprehend their learning.
‘Brilliant workshop’ Y3 Teacher, Westfield School
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Subject Areas: History, Geography, Literacy, Science
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Hastings notorious smuggling past is coming to life! Your class will learn all about smugglers’ tricks and the dark secrets of their trade. Join us for an exciting learning quest.
‘Brilliant workshop, well organised and engaging’ Y3 Teacher, Robsack Wood Primary Academy
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Subject Areas: History, Literacy, Science, Geography
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Children will find out about traditional Inuit life, how they used natural resources to survive in a cold environment and they will understand more about the animals of the Arctic. Children will explore different materials and will encounter a polar bear!
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Subject Areas: Science, Geography
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Discover why every animal on the planet has a skeleton. Learn why animals need skeletons to be strong and healthy. Explore the 3 types of skeletons, investigate and handle real museum specimens to see how animal skeletons have adapted differently due to their behaviours and habitats.
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Subject Areas: Science, Geography
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Your class will explore a vast array of animals and their unique habitats. Students will meet with boas, monkeys, platypuses, polar bears and more while investigating over 30 animals up close to determine their characteristics that help them survive at their habitats while finding out what’s the difference between a vertebrae and an invertebrate animal.
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Subject Areas: Science, Geography
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Delivery: On site
Your class will look at evidence of change over time, they will get hands on to work out why these changes occur and they will discover how Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection works by looking at real life examples.
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Subject Areas: History, Literacy, Geography, Empire/Colonialism
Length of Session: 1 hour
Delivery: On site
Key Stages: 1 and 2
This workshop uses a range of real and replica objects linked to the experience of people at Hastings and the wider British Empire during World War Two. This workshop covers a wide range of topics from rationing to where the Sussex Regiment were deployed. It does contain references to the Holocaust, which may be upsetting to some children.
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Key Stages: 3 & 4
Length of Session: 45 mins
Delivery: On site
Students will unlock the fascinating world of museums and they will find out how they can pursue a career in the sector.
‘Excellent lesson-the students enjoyed handling the pieces‘ Y9 Teacher, Saxon Mount School
LEGO education innovation workshops
Also check our our range of LEGO education workshops. They use LEGO bricks, programming tools, and museum workshops to ignite students’ curiosity, support creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking-skills in a fun and exciting way.
Cost
Workshops are free for schools within the Hastings Borough Council Area. Prices start are £2.00 per child for non-borough, language and independent schools which needs to reach a minimum (please get in touch for amounts). Our fees and charges are reviewed on annual basis by Hastings Borough Council.
Please get in touch with our learning officer on [email protected] if this charge presents a problem.
Booking
To book, please complete a school and group enquiries form
Safeguarding
Our schools and groups visit risk assessment (PDF 300mb) is reviewed annually and updated as required. We follow Hastings Borough Council’s safeguarding policies and procedures. All museum staff have undergone Disclosure and Baring Service check.
Cancellations
On occasion bookings may need to be cancelled. We ask that you give us as much notice as possible if this happens. We will always try to reschedule your workshop in the first instance. If we are not able to then we will not charge you for the workshop and give you a refund if applicable. If we have to book your workshop, we will contact you by email or phone as far in advance as possible.
Evaluation
We would appreciate evaluation forms being completed for workshop so we can improve and refine the offer.