Schools and groups

World Museum offers a wide range of activities, sessions and resources for education and community groups of all ages. These are run by our Education and Communities team|.

Booking a group visit

If you are planning a group visit please ring our booking team on 0151 478 4788 or email us using this form| to enquire about making a booking.

Learning sessions

Learning sessions are free of charge and usually link to the national curriculum through our collections and displays. Many sessions are led by a member of our team, while some are self-led. Booking well in advance is advised.

World Museum has a fantastic science offer taking in the Aquarium, Planetarium and Bug House, all of which run specially-devised sessions for schools. Top themes include Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt, and there are also opportunities to study world cultures and natural history in our dedicated hands-on centres.

• See the Learning sessions page for details

Preparing for your visit

We strongly advise that all teachers and accompanying adults visiting the gallery with a group read the following guidance notes. This will give you all the practical information you need to ensure that you have an enjoyable and productive visit, including sample risk assessments.

• Download: Information for teachers and group leaders preparing a visit to World Museum (pdf)

Resources

We have prepared teacher's notes and student's workbooks on the themes listed below. Some can be downloaded, where indicated. You can request printed copies of the other materials by using the contact education form|, or by calling the group bookings team on 0151 478 4788.

Please note that you need to request resources at the time of booking. We do not provide pencils or clipboards so please remember to bring your own on the day.

Permanent galleries

• Ancient Greece (key stage 2) - illustrations, pupil's activity booklet, key stage 2
• Ancient Egypt (key stage 2) - teacher's notes, pupil's activity trail, key stage 2
• 'Ancient Egyptian Adventure' - downloadable learning resources to create your own adventure
• Egypt game: 'Escape from the Mummy's Tomb!' (key stage 2) - online game showing objects from the Egyptian collections, key stage 2
• Planetarium show transcripts
• World Cultures gallery trail for key stage 1 and 2

Education Live

The Education Live brochure, which lists all the learning sessions at National Museums Liverpool's venues for nurseries, schools and colleges in all our venues, can be downloaded here:

• Download: Education Live (pdf)

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