Schools Manchester Museum
KS2 Natural Science workshop with full day visit: 2025-2026
KS2 Natural Science workshop with full day visit: 2025-2026
VAT included on this product is £0
"… Absolutely fantastic … The children loved it.” - Simmondley Primary School
How do museums create exhibitions about the natural world? – and can your pupils make their own display in an hour and a half?
Using our Natural Science collections, this 90 minute workshop will build on the Big Question: Which is the most important scientific specimen in Manchester Museum?
Through gallery games and interactive challenges, pupils will:
LOOK, handle, and describe the animals they see, from hedgehogs and echidnas to green sea turtles, possums, and baby rabbits!
CONNECT items together to create a new museum display
EXPLAIN their groupings and justify their ‘star object’ selection, ready for the grand opening of their museum
WONDER at what else they could investigate about the natural world
This workshop includes time on the Living Worlds gallery and the opportunity to find out how and why some museums have taxidermied (stuffed!) animals in their collections.
What else is included in our booking?
- Pre- and post-visit activities including the option to attend a curator-led Livestream event
- A set timetable to explore different galleries for the rest of your trip
- Coat and lunch storage
- A reserved 30 minute lunch slot in our Basement Education Suite lunch area
- Hazard and Risk Assessment documents
What else do I need to know?
- Workshops require a minimum of 4 supervising adults to be present at all times, excluding 1:1 support. The types of activities we are able to offer are likely to change if enough adults are not present.
- We are happy for your adult supervision to include parent helpers but please note they will be supervising and facilitating a group of up to 9 pupils for short activities. Full instructions will be given and the class stays together at all times.
- We assume an arrival time of 10.15am and a departure time of 2.15pm.
- Please check your timetable (enclosed in your booking confirmation) carefully in advance as changes cannot be made on the day.
- Our minimum cancellation notice is usually 4 weeks.
How do I book?
- Please click the ‘Book now’ button to check availability.
- If there is availability, please follow the instructions to complete the booking.
- If you wish to book multiple dates, or multiple classes on the same date, please check the availability first for each selection and then add them separately to your basket before checking out.
- You may find these instructional videos helpful: How to check availability, How to Book a School Visit, & How to book multiple classes, but please get in touch via email (school.bookings@manchester.ac.uk) or phone on 07342 062 490 if you’re having trouble.
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