A fresh approach to teaching and learning
 Museums provide a unique learning environment and the opportunities to work with original historic artefacts can bring the past to life for many children. Sessions involve close examination of artefacts, discussion and questioning. Problem-solving is at the heart of much that we do. Museum learning is also fun, often including opportunities for dressing-up, role-playing and stories. The emphasis is on learning through personal involvement.
At St. Barbe Museum and Art Gallery we offer a range of sessions for all age groups from pre-school to secondary and tertiary levels. We are always happy to tailor sessions to suit the needs of schools curricula and pupil needs.
We can also provide outreach sessions at local schools. A contribution towards travel costs may be requested in addition to the cost per pupil.
For your own risk assessment purposes, a Hazard Information sheet is available for the Museum and for the Coastal Environment session. We recommend that school staff make a free pre-visit to the Museum.
Costs
Museum-based sessions led by museum staff: £2 per pupil (from 1/1/08)
We also offer School Passes which provide unlimited admission for school sessions for a year, enabling local schools to make the most of their museum and the exhibitions programme:
Whole school and year/class/department passes are available based on £2 per pupil for a whole year of visits.
A special price for large schools or groups (in excess of 200) can be negotiated.
Sessions available
Key Stage 1
 Old and New - A hands-on look at old and new artefacts and how we tell the difference. Download session plan (PDF): Old and New / Homes
Victorian Childhood - Artefacts and dressing-up play an important part in this look into how people lived in the past. Download session plan (PDF): Victorian Childhood
Seaside Holidays in the past - Use our special collections of costumes and artefacts to explore seaside activities in the past. Dress children in replica seaside costume from Victorian days. Download session plan (PDF): Seaside Holidays in the Past
Toys - Experience our collections of real and replica toys to make comparisons with our toys today.
Download session plan (PDF): Toys
Washday - a practical look at Victorian washday using artefacts from the museum collection. Download session plan (PDF): Washday
Key Stage 2
World War II - A focus on home front life in the local area. Download session plan (PDF): World War II
Town Trail - A walk around Lymington bringing to life its development from Iron Age camp to bustling market town and marina. Time in the Museum to follow up the themes of change over time.
Download session plan (PDF): Town Walks
Smugglers of the Solent - Explore Lymington's seedy past and discover the secrets of the smugglers through dramatisation and activites. Download session plan (PDF): Smugglers!
Victorians - Build your own session from topics including childhood, work, domestic life, costume, toys and local history. Download session plan (PDF): Victorians
 Lymington River - A geography-based tour of the quay and environs followed by a Museum visit to explore the human and physical features of the river. Download session plan (PDF): Lymington River
Coastal Environment - A tour of the Lymington marshes via safe and well-made paths with National Park Rangers. Habitats, diversity of life, global warming and past uses of the coast for salt-making are all included in this great session.
Download session plan (PDF): Coastal Environment
Museum Detectives - a science-based session looking at the natural and man-made threats to museum objects. Download session plan (PDF): Museum Detectives
Art - Use our fantastic exhibitions of nationally-important work to explore aspects of art, sketch and take ideas away for further development in our popular workshops. Check our exhibitions programme for further details.
Is there a session you would like to see here? Just ask - we can often meet your requirements and would be very happy to discuss plans. Please contact Caroline Beasley, Senior Education Officer.
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