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News & IdeasSchools can visit new London Museum from February
London Museum has confirmed that it will host educational visits for school groups from February 2027, opening its doors to new free permanent galleries in Smithfield’s General Market.
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News & IdeasTower of London’s ‘once-in-a-generation’ education project
Two new learning centres and a green classroom are among the facilities planned for a major transformation programme expected to boost learning capacity by 250%.
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News & IdeasImpact on children in war explored at Imperial War Museum London
Childhood in War will use historic objects and immersive spaces to look at the impact of 20th and 21st century conflicts on young lives in a first-of-its-kind exhibition in the UK, opening on 31st July.
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News & IdeasMajor exhibition exploring art history of Istanbul to open at V&A
Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires will chart 1,600 years of art and design that traces the change of empires in one of the world’s most influential cities.
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News & IdeasBookings open for 26/27 sessions at National Portrait Gallery
Free learning sessions for EYFS to Key Stage 5 and SEND workshops can now be booked for the 2026/27 academic year, covering topics across art & design and history.
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News & IdeasExhibitions open at new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
The debut exhibitions have been unveiled at the newly opened Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, the UK’s only permanent venue for illustration.
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News & IdeasHorniman Museum and Gardens unveil outdoor areas and interactive trail
Several new outdoor spaces, including a community garden and nature-themed play area, have been unveiled as the London museum marks its 125th anniversary.
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News & IdeasMore details for school visits to the Bayeux Tapestry experience
Schools can book timed slots to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum from September. The historic embroidery will be displayed flat for the first time in almost 1,000 years.
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News & IdeasScience of illusions explored at new museum in London
The Museum of Illusions features mind-bending exhibits, inviting school groups to delve into the science of perception across multiple subjects.
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News & IdeasScience Museum gallery welcomes two millionth visitor
Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery is one of the museum’s most popular galleries with school groups, giving students an insight into careers in science.
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News & IdeasSEA LIFE London launches story-led audio tour
SEA LIFE London Aquarium has teamed up with children’s audio platform Yoto to create the SEA LIFE Discovery Tour, transforming school visits into story-led adventures.
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News & IdeasThe legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans at the Natural History Museum
From the icthyosuar, a speedy dolphin-like predator to the gnarly-toothed pliosaur, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep will take school groups on a deep dive back in time.
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News & IdeasInteractive space-themed gallery aimed at KS2
Astronomer-led shows, interactive galleries and a scavenger hunt introduces KS2 pupils to the solar system.
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News & IdeasTrent Park launches free WW2 Secret Listeners programme
Trent Park House of Secrets has launched a free schools programme that uncovers one of World War Two’s hidden histories.
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SponsoredScale The O2's iconic roof on curriculum-linked school trips
Up at The O2 invites school groups to scale the iconic venue’s roof for 360-degree views across London, while engaging with educational KS2-4 programmes.
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School Travel AwardsCarisbrooke College’s prize trip to London’s British Film Institute
EVC Joe Briscoe tells us how they spent their prize money after winning the 2024 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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News & IdeasSouthbank Centre marks 75 years with school activities
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of London’s Royal Festival Hall and the venue will celebrate with a packed schedule of events and activities.
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News & IdeasStudy the history of medicine at the National Portrait Gallery
The recently-launched resources help pupils to study portraits of influential figures in the innovation of medicine, from Florence Nightingale to Alexander Fleming.
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News & IdeasPostal Museum exhibition celebrates The Jolly Postman
The interactive exhibition celebrates 40 years since the beloved children’s book was first published and invites visitors to step inside the story.
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News & IdeasHands-on maths centre opens on London’s South Bank
MathsWorld is packed with interactive activities, bringing different areas of maths to life including numbers, shapes and patterns.
