Learning Workshops

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‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ story sack

Share the story of ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle with puppets, laminated food and a hungry caterpillar dressing up outfit.

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08 February 2019

1916 Schoolroom ‘Over by Christmas’

We look to understand the impact of First World War on children’s school lives in Leeds, as participants experience school education in 1916.

View of a Victorian classroom with wooden desks and traditional furniture

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A house fit for a King

Find out how life has changed over time for the residents of Temple Newsam House and discover how the wealthy and the servants lived in this lively interactive workshop.

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07 February 2019

Abbey House Bear Hunt

Explore the Victorian Streets led by our bear hunter, following the paw prints to see what Albert the bear has been up to in the museum including Victorian washing and playing hopscotch.

Children holding teddy bears

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05 February 2019

Abbey House Murder Mystery

Mr Sellit has been found dead in our Victorian Streets, covered in clues. Working with a Victorian detective, can your pupils use thinking skills to solve the clues and crack the case?

Victorian street at Abbey House Museum

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08 February 2019

Adaptation Investigators

Discover how animals are adapted to increase their chances of survival, through behavioural or physical/anatomical traits in this workshop at Wildlife World.

Capybara at Wildlife World

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10 September 2021

All About Penguins!

A workshop all about penguins, including the ones we care for at Wildlife World, Lotherton.

Humboldt penguins

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25 April 2024

Amazing Animals

Get up close to animals from around the world. Learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons and seeing our 800,000 scientific specimens.

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11 February 2019

Ancient Worlds: Ancient Egyptians

This popular workshop explores our archaeology collections. Go on an action-packed adventure where pupils step into the mummified person, Nesyamun, seek real Ancient Egyptian treasures and mummify Suny the Egyptian boy.

Golden Egyptian mummy sarcophagus

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08 February 2019

Ancient Worlds: Greeks

This popular workshop delves into our archaeology collections. Immerse your class in the achievements of this civilization by coming face-to-face with Ancient Greek pottery and riches.

A schoolchild looking at a model of an ancient Greek temple in the Ancient Worlds gallery at Leeds City Museum

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Ancient Worlds: Romans

Are you ready for a Roman quest in Yorkshire? Experience the ‘Romanisation’ of Britain by delving into the past, handling real Roman objects and using evidence to find the Romans in Yorkshire.

Details from the wolf and twins mosaic at Leeds City Museum showing a smiling wolf with twin babies

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09 February 2019

Anglo-Saxons

Use metal detectors to discover Leeds’ Anglo-Saxon gold jewellery, search for evidence of Christian conversion on stone crosses, and discover Northumbrian kings on tiny coins.

A photograph of 5 ornate gold rings. The middle one is the largest, and has a ruby in the middle.

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Animal antics at the Museum

Take a walk on the wild side and get up close to our natural science displays. Animals and skulls will be brought out especially for you!

Animal Antics

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08 February 2019

ARTeam Techniques

Specialist-led workshops to develop and improve skills in a specific arts practice or Arts Award. Options include drawing, painting, conceptual art, music and creative writing.

A group of young adults are sat in an art gallery having a chat in front of some modern artwork on the wall by a staircase

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11 February 2019

Arty in the Abbey

This session is full of fun art activities designed to help pupils to understand and explore our wonderful ruins, including making rubbings, sketching, calligraphy and illuminated letters.

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05 February 2019

Christmas Toys and Games

What toys did children get in their stockings in the past? What did it mean if you got coal in your stocking? Discover how the Victorians invented many of our Christmas traditions.

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08 February 2019

Chronology: Local history treasure hunt

Develop chronological understanding with a difference! Pupils become the heads of a giant timeline, from Stone Age to modern day.

A silver badge with the word 'Leeds' on a blue background and an engraving of a tram

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09 February 2019

Classification

Pupils become ‘mini-zoologists’ during this session as we group animals by their characteristics – invertebrates and vertebrates like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

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06 July 2023

Cultural activists

Issue focused workshop using carefully selected artworks to initiate exploration of culture within the wider world and support reflection on attributes needed to manage growing-up and adulthood.

A group of young people are stood in an art gallery looking at painted portraits hung on a wall

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11 February 2019

Dress to impress

This fun interactive session provides a unique opportunity for all to try on replica costume and discover the hidden messages in the material about status, wealth and life in Tudor England.

Students having fun in Tudor costumes

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07 February 2019

Elizabeth I and Her Explorers

Explore Queen Elizabeth I’s Tudor world with a tour around the house, spotting Tudor clues and discovering how Elizabethan explorers changed the world.

A young girl dressed up as Queen Elizabeth I

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16 June 2023