Schools sessions
Book one of our free interactive sessions to get even closer to the museum’s objects and stories – creatively designed to link with the curriculum.
All sessions
Life in the Victorian docks
Autumn term 2024 – Summer term 2025
KS2
Explore real 19th-century artefacts in this investigative object handling session
The Blitz: Ken’s World War Two story
Autumn term 2024 – Summer term 2025
KS2
Use eyewitness accounts, documents and photographs to build a picture of children's lives during the Blitz
The Blitz through Connie's eyes
Autumn term 2024 – Spring term 2025
KS2
Use eyewitness accounts, documents and photographs to build a picture of children's lives during the Blitz
London, Sugar & Slavery enquiry day
Autumn term 2024 – Summer term 2025
KS3
Explore London’s links to the British trade in enslaved Africans in this anti-racist study day aimed at years 8 and 9
River rhythms
Autumn term 2024 – Summer term 2025
EYFS, KS1
Go on a sensory journey through the history of the Docklands, including song, dance and play
Live stream: London's Docklands in the Blitz
11 Nov – 11 Dec 2024
KS2
Experience the realities of Londoners living through the Blitz directly from your classroom
Live stream: Prehistoric London
5 Dec 2024 – 4 Jan 2025
KS2
Find out what archaeology is and what it tells us about London’s past directly from your classroom
Live stream: Roman skeleton secrets
17 Oct – 16 Nov 2024
KS2
Dive into the this exciting world and get your questions answered by our expert bone scientist directly to your classroom
Live stream: the Great Fire
22 Nov – 22 Dec 2024
KS1
How did the Great Fire of London impact the lives of Londoners in 1666? Find out in this live stream delivered directly to your classroom