The attraction in Knightsbridge is now offering free teaching resources, lesson plans and activity packs across a range of subjects to support school visits.
Paradox Museum London has over 50 interactive illusion-led exhibits designed to challenge perception and distort reality in a fun and creative way. The museum group has locations in 13 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia, opening its London site in 2024.
Highlights at the Knightsbridge site include a replica of a London tube station that distorts perception and a camouflage room that allows visitors to become near-invisible.
“Our resources and free pre-visit support are designed to make the trip easier to plan and to help teachers continue the learning back in the classroom.”
Matt Whiteley, general manager at Paradox Museum London
New learning resources have recently been launched, providing additional information and activity ideas designed to enhance self-led school visits and continue learning back in the classroom.
Cross-curricular learning
STEM learning, visual science, perception and creative thinking are brought to life with students able to test what they see, compare explanations, solve visual problems and discuss why the same object or space can be interpreted in different ways.
Topics across maths, science, art & design, D&T, psychology and photography are explored throughout the attraction, suitable for both primary and secondary school groups. Each individually designed space can be used to test different skills including observation, critical thinking, communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Matt Whiteley, general manager at Paradox Museum London, said: “Teachers need visits that are engaging for students and straightforward to connect to learning. At Paradox Museum London, pupils encounter experiences that appear impossible, then look again, test their assumptions and discuss what might really be happening.
“Our resources and free pre-visit support are designed to make the trip easier to plan and to help teachers continue the learning back in the classroom.”
New teacher resources and more
Paradox Museum London has now launched free curriculum-linked teaching resources, including lesson plans, teaching ideas, exhibit information and printable educational activity packs. Teachers are also offered free admission and a free pre-visit ahead of a school trip.
Following a school visit, every student is offered a free return ticket, allowing them to revisit with family or friends. The attraction is located a short walk from Knightsbridge station and coaches can drop off and pick up in front of the museum.
To enquire about a school visit, book a free teacher pre-visit or access resources, go to paradoxmuseum.com/london/schools.
