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News & IdeasSchool visits and learning resources at new spy museum
School groups will be able to visit Trent Park House of Secrets when it opens to the public later this year. Educational resources are already available online for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils.
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News & IdeasUncover the secret world of espionage at IWM North
Schools visiting the exhibition in Manchester can explore gadgets, double agents and secret operations until the end of August.
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News & IdeasNational Maritime Museum’s astronomy gallery aimed at KS2
Astronomer-led shows, interactive galleries and a scavenger hunt will introduce KS2 pupils to the solar system.
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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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FeaturesSix must-visit museums for school trips in 2026
Planning your 2026 educational visits? Discover six museums offering exciting new openings, exhibitions and displays perfect for school groups, from Somerset’s hands-on Shoemakers Museum to the British Museum’s historic Bayeux Tapestry showcase.
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News & IdeasHenry Moore Studios barn space reopening with new learning studios
Sheep Field Barn at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens will re-open on 1st April 2026 and feature a presentation on the sculptor’s life and work and a changing exhibition programme.
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News & IdeasYoung V&A to host major Wallace & Gromit exhibition
The display celebrating 50 years of Aardman Animations will open at Young V&A on 12th February, featuring over 150 objects including never-before-seen models.
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News & IdeasHorniman Museum and Gardens unveils plans for nature learning area
The museum’s Nature + Love project, set to open to the public in 2026, will include opportunities for visitors to play, learn, and engage in nature.
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News & IdeasThe Harris reopens with dedicated learning spaces
The Harris in Preston has relaunched following a major £19 million restoration, featuring new areas for schools alongside exhibitions, tours and visitor facilities in the Grade I listed building.
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FeaturesCase study: Telling a story at the Roald Dahl Museum
Year 3 pupils from Emmbrook Junior School learned about different ways to be creative and the importance of working together during their trip to the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre in Buckinghamshire.
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News & IdeasV&A East Storehouse is now welcoming school visits
The recently opened museum and working store in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London is offering workshops and guided visits.
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EventNew Shoemakers Museum brings history to life
The museum in Street, Somerset, will welcome school groups to explore the history of footwear through immersive galleries, rare artefacts, and educational resources.
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SponsoredDiscover, experience and encounter the ancient past with Dinosaur Isle Museum!
Find out why the museum exploring the Isle of Wight’s prehistoric past is great for schools.
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News & IdeasNew education offerings add to Bristol Museums' appeal for school visits
The new academic year will see a line-up of new workshops and loan boxes launch across Bristol Museums to help young people engage with history.
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Case StudiesCase study: Bringing history to life at the RAF Museum
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School pupils got to meet an air raid warden and discover what life was like during World War Two during a visit to the RAF Museum, London.
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News & IdeasBayeux Tapestry to go on display in UK for the first time
The famous tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings, will go on display at the British Museum in the autumn of 2026.
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News & IdeasExplore storytelling through videogaming in Oxford
Launching in July, the 1980s-inspired gallery at The Story Museum in Oxford explores the impact of video games on telling stories. Schools can explore the interactive exhibition during a galleries tour.
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News & IdeasSir David Attenborough-led show opens at Natural History Museum
The 360 degree experience, which is currently booking until late December, is presented and narrated by Sir David Attenborough and tells the story of the evolution of life on Earth.
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EventScience behind fossil discovery explored at Giants exhibition
Giants will feature life-sized 3D models and nearly complete skeletons of giant creatures, on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery before moving to the National Museum of Scotland.
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News & IdeasDiscover space exploration at new Science Museum gallery
Set to open in autumn, a new gallery at the Science Museum will display objects from the first space age and the future of space exploration.