Learning is central to the work we do as we discover, collect and share Northumberland’s stories.
Find out about some of the exciting opportunities we can offer for learners of all ages and abilities including school, family and lifelong learning.
We’re making learning fun and bringing the past to life at Woodhorn Museum
We offer a range of enjoyable and educational activities both on and off-site. Woodhorn Museum itself offers a unique and immersive environment for children to discover their local mining heritage and culture.
Woodhorn Museum offers a unique and immersive environment for children to discover their local mining heritage and culture.
We offer schools a full day visit with a range of activities and workshop linked to the national curriculum for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3. School visits cost £5 per pupil.
At Woodhorn Museum, education groups can take part in a range of learning workshops, including:
For further details of what we offer, please contact the team.
Is your school working towards Artsmark?
We are an Artsmark Partner. Find out more here about how we help you on your journey.
“The children were engaged and active from the minute they stepped off the bus. They were given a real sense of the past. A fantastic experience for all.”
“I had the best time ever! We all loved it. The best bit was the art gallery and coal town.”
Take part in enjoyable and educational family activities each time you visit.
Learn about our local history and heritage, museum collections and exhibitions through our fun, hands-on family activities.
Our family activities are always linked to our wonderful collections or our temporary exhibition programme, so see what delights are on offer when you next visit. There’s a fun hands-on activity waiting for family visitors each weekend and during the school holidays.
“I liked using my imagination and doing research.”
“When I was making this lamp, I thought about what it would be like in the mine.”
If you can’t come to our museums, perhaps we can come to you?
We offer outreach sessions, loan boxes, reminiscence sessions and pdf resources.
For more information about any of our learning opportunities, take a look at our Learning pages or you can contact the learning team at learning@museumsnorthumberland.org.uk
