School activities
The Museum is a leading resource for science and geography education. Our school programme caters to all ages and levels including foundation, primary, secondary and A-level. We offer curriculum-linked events, workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit. All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.
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Activities by Key Stage
Choose learning activities at the Museum that are appropriate for your students' educational level.
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School activities in the Darwin Centre
Browse the learning activities on offer in the new Darwin Centre, the Museum’s state-of-the-art scientific research and collections facility.
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Gallery characters
Meet one of our fun and intriguing characters in the galleries.
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Self-led activities
Explore the Museum with our self-led activities.
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Science shows
Enjoy one of our fun, educational science shows.
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Workshops
Get to grips with how science works in workshops led by our team of dedicated science educators.
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Talks and debates
Join the discussion with our exciting programme of talks and debates about the latest science.
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Hands-on activities
Get up close and personal with the Museum in these hands-on activities, where you can handle real specimens from our collections.
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Storytelling with Puppets
Enjoy interactive storytelling that explores natural history and curriculum science in a fun and engaging way.
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Nature Live in the Field videoconferences
Share the excitement of our scientists' fieldwork and new discoveries through videoconferences for schools.
Videoconferences - Meet the Scientist
Share the excitement of new discoveries in a videoconference with Museum scientists.
School bookings
All school activities must be booked in advance. To book, please call our school bookings line between 08.30-16.00, Monday to Friday during term-time, or 10.00-13.00 during the school holidays.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5555
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