Reception:
Introduction to museums
A
full introduction into what a museum is and how it can help us to
learn about different people and places. Pupils investigate objects and
materials, handle objects, try on costumes, and discover
similarities and differences between old and new.
KS1
Toys through time
Come
and meet our Edwardian teddy and his friends! Explore and identify
differences between old and new toys. Learn how to handle fragile
objects. Enjoy fun activities and play time!
KS1
The Great Fire of Nantwich
Become a Tudor fire detective and uncover clues in
the Museum and
around the town. Learn the importance of written evidence, try on
replica Tudor costumes, take part in exciting role play. Explore the
events of December 1583 and find out how people used to put out
fires.
KS2
Victorians
Discover how Nantwich changed during the Victorian era. Find out
about the lives of Victorian people, handle real Victorian
artefacts, explore the town and find clues about our Victorian past.
KS2
Discover Tudor Nantwich
Learn about life for rich and poor in Tudor Nantwich. Become a Tudor
detective and examine objects, written evidence, costume and
buildings to find out more about life in Tudor times.
KS2
Discover Tudor Medicine
Examine Nantwich-born John Gerard’s famous ‘Herbal’ published in
1597 and uncover Tudor attitudes to illness and medicine. Take part
in role play activities, handle artefacts and try on costumes.
KS2/3 The Second World War
Discover what life was like for local children and evacuees. Find
out how Crewe and Nantwich contributed to the ‘War Effort’. Handle
real artefacts and examine real documents from the period. Imagine
what it must have been like to be a child during the Second World
War.
Kate
says: "This is a session which has only just been
developed here at the museum. Now is a good time for more schools
to come and take part.
There’s lots for the children to do and take away with them. Last
time this was put on we even had an air raid siren."
KS2/KS3 The Civil War and Battle of Nantwich
Find
out about the role Nantwich played in the Civil War during the
1640s. Examine real shot and cannon balls found in Nantwich, handle
replica objects and try on costumes to learn about life in the 17th
century. Decide whether you would have been a Royalist or
Parliamentarian.
KS2/KS3
Examine maps, photographs, documents and artefacts to find out about
Nantwich and the people who have lived and worked here. Discover how
things have developed and changed over the years.
Sessions can be changed to suit different ages and abilities up to
Key Stage 4.
