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Features5 of the best: science experiences for schools
Here are some school-friendly museums and attractions that give students a real taste of the excitement that has fascinated scientists through the ages.
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News & IdeasLearn about vaccine development at Dr Jenner’s House
Educational workshops at the Gloucestershire home, known as ‘the birthplace of vaccination’, have recently been updated and cover Key Stages 1-4.
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News & IdeasYorkshire observatory opens with hands-on learning space
The Dark Skies Station is a purpose-built facility in the North York Moors National Park, a leading destination for dark skies, science education and environmental stewardship.
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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 & 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 & IdeasHorrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition to open at museums
School groups can embark on an intergalactic adventure when the display launches at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and then London’s Science Museum.
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News & IdeasChiswick House & Gardens to increase capacity for school visits
The west London venue has announced its highlights for 2026, including a new space designed to increase the number of schools that can visit.
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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.
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Case StudiesCase study: Bringing science to life at Techniquest
Adamsdown Primary School pupils became scientists for the day when they visited Techniquest, the science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay.
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News & IdeasWinchester Science Centre introduces audio description to exhibits
Discovery pens open the door for visitors with visual impairments or children who find big chunks of text hard to read.
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News & IdeasExplore France’s historic links to science in new exhibition
Schools can book to visit the Science Museum’s new exhibition that will unveil the stories of science at Versailles with objects on display for the first time in the UK.
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News & IdeasWe The Curious reopens to schools after fire
Bristol’s We The Curious science centre is now taking school bookings after being shut for two years because of a fire.
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News & IdeasSustainable slime for school workshops in Winchester
The education team at Winchester Science Centre have introduced home-made, eco-friendly slime to its school workshops to teach visitors about the importance of sustainability.
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News & IdeasScience Museum offers free CPD sessions
London’s Science Museum has launched a number of CPD courses for the next academic year in a bid to equip teachers with the tools to offer inspiring learning.
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School Travel AwardsOur awards prize money paid for an exciting rainforest visit
Winchmore School in Enfield took a group to the Living Rainforest with their prize money after school travel coordinator, Karen Tidmarsh won the School Trip Champion Award.
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FeaturesZipping, bouncing and learning in historic mines and quarries
There were surprises above and below ground as Rob Yandell was thrown off things, down things and around things at three of Zip World’s sites in North Wales.
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FeaturesOur inspiring school trip to CERN’s Science Gateway Centre
Student Finley Simpson shares his experience of the new Science Gateway Centre at CERN in Geneva.
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News & IdeasCross-curricular workshops at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
From steam and diesel train adventures to interactive activities, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s school packages invite pupils to experience the magic of the heritage railway line.
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News & IdeasAcademy pupils celebrate reaching Science Museum milestone
Students from UCL Academy in London became the one millionth visitor of the Science Museum’s Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery.
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SponsoredLEGOLAND’s 2024 workshops bring maths, computing and science to life
There’s lots in store for schools visiting the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in 2024 including a new workshop encouraging learning through playful problem solving.