Museum School Visits

Explore Havant’s unique local history and investigate a range of curriculum themes through facilitated sessions and self-led activities using our local collections and temporary exhibitions.
This section includes details on permanent led sessions for schools including: Our Town in the Past (KS2), Mini Museum Curator Training (KS2) and Self-Led Resources (KS1 & KS2).
Temporary exhibitions run throughout the year and these often have linked school workshops for KS1, KS2 or KS3 groups. Special sessions will be advertised on this website.
Led Sessions Cost: £26 per hour and usually last for two hours. Sessions are for one class of up to 35 children
Led Sessions for Schools (KS1 & KS2)
Our Town in the Past (KS2)
Pupils use their detective skills to explore life in the past in Havant, in a hands-on session using real objects and documents, including maps and photographs.
Mini Museum Curator Training (KS1 & KS2)
A workshop to introduce pupils to the skills required to set up and run their own mini museum, using hands-on activities and real historical objects to investigate object care and conservation, labelling and display.
Contact the Museum Education Officer on 07595 214770 or e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss, get a copy of the session plan & book your visit.
Self-Led Resources (KS1 & KS2)
KS1 & KS2 self-led resources are available to help your class to further investigate the museum and its' collections. Self-led resources are FREE but must be booked in advance.
Museum Detectives (KS1)
A one-hour session with games, objects, costumes and trails helping your class to thoroughly explore and experience our new displays.
Museum Detectives (KS2)
A one and a half hour session using our resource box of hands-on activities and games, encouraging your pupils to use thinking skills.
ALL sessions (including self-led visits) must be booked in advance. Please contact the Education Officer, Emma Hart, to discuss or book on 07595 214770 or 01329 822063.




