KS1/2 workshops with the National Archives, Kew
We are delighted to be working with the National Archives to offer schools a full day visit across our two sites!
£3.50 per pupil, available Tuesday to Friday during term times
Victorians
At the Museum in the morning choose from: Victorian Richmond: The Royal Laundry, Victorian Richmond: Crime and Punishment, or the Victorian Embroidery – History Craft workshop
At the National Archives: in the Four days’ hard labour workshop, photographs, reports and drawings from our prison records are used to explore the lives of Victorian children who were classed as criminals. Pupils investigate Victorian attitudes to crime and punishment, and explore the cases of children imprisoned at Wandsworth Prison in the mid 19th century. Click here to find out more
World War Two
At the Museum: in the WWII in Richmond 90 minute hands-on workshop our Learning Officer will help your class discover how WWII changed life in Richmond and how people adapted to wartime life. Using objects from the Museum’s handling collection, they will explore rationing, the role of the ARP, local war time documents and have the chance to quiz a local volunteer about what it was like to grow up during WWII. Click here to find out more
At the National Archives: in the Propaganda and the art of war workshop, pupils will explore original propaganda posters, photographs and film to compare their effectiveness in conveying powerful messages to a mass audience. Click here to find out more
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OUR USUAL OPENING TIMES
Usual opening hours:
Tuesday to Fridays, 11am to 5pm
Saturdays, 10am to 4pm.
We are closed on Sundays and Mondays, including Bank Holidays
FREE ENTRY!
UPDATE: Saturday 16 November: Due to volunteer illness, the Museum will be open between 1pm and 4pm. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause and look forward to seeing you then!
Please note:
– Workshops often take place in our temporary exhibition space. Please check our public Google Calendar or call the Museum on 020 8332 1141 to see if a workshop is taking place when you plan to visit that may limit your access to the exhibition.
– We occasionally have to close at short notice due to volunteer illness. Please check here or our public Google Calendar for latest news and updates.
– At present there is no step free access from street level to the Ground Floor of the Old Town Hall whilst we wait for Richmond Council to repair the lift at the Disabled Entrance. We apologise for the inconvenience this causes whilst the Council carries out these repairs.
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FAMILIES
Using objects from the Museum’s handling collection, learn more about the history of the local area and have a go at arts and craft activities!