School visits

School bookings during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

We are not currently taking bookings for visits to the Museum until January 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However we are prepared to come into schools to deliver adapted workshops on 5 of our main themes; Egyptians, Greeks, Dinosaurs and Fossils, Stone Age and Art Detectives.  We have increased our  Loan Boxes Catalogue so there are more options of themes that can be borrowed. Loans are for a fixed period with a minimum of a week between loans to allow for safe quarantining and cleaning of the objects. To book a loan box or a visit by us to you, please email  museumeducation@maidstone.gov.uk.

The below information refers to our normal Learning service. However it has been reduced due to Covid-19. Please see above for details.

Inspire learning with your class through our range of interactive workshops. With the opportunity for students to get hands-on with artefacts and specimens, the prospect of encouraging enquiry, discussion, and interaction will doubtless prove inspiring and beneficial to their educational needs. We offer a range of one-hour workshops linked to areas of the National Curriculum including: History Science Literacy and art Selected craft sessions are also available to complement the main workshops. We also offer ‘Arts Award: Discover in a Day‘ packages for KS1 and 2. You can inspire children through handling objects in the classroom too with our Loan Boxes. In addition to these hands-on workshops, Maidstone Museum also offers a selection of photo and themed trails for your visit. These can be emailed to you in advance of your visit, or a class set can be ready for when you visit. Please note that these trails must be booked in advance. We also have some great videos on recent research carried out on the Museum’s mummy, which will give you a taste of the learning opportunities we can offer. Discover more…The Mummy Limited workshop sessions are available each week so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible. You can visit the museum or arrange an outreach visit for more information and to discuss your school visit requirements. Contact us by submitting an online enquiry form, call direct on 01622 602853/602835 or email  museumeducation@maidstone.gov.uk. (email preferred as the team are often busy with schools)