Learning programme for Schools and Groups

Discover our brand-new, engaging and inspiring Stories of Gloucester learning sessions.

Suitable for pupils from EYFS through to KS3, these unique sessions have been specially created for the Museum of Gloucester by award-winning poet and highly experienced learning resource writer Isy Mead and are delivered by our team of Museum Inspirers who will bring the stories and histories of Gloucester – from the Iron Age through to Victorian times - alive for your pupils.    

With a focus on interactive storytelling, role play and with plenty of opportunities to develop speaking, listening and oracy skills these sessions offer an immersive way to learn about the history of Gloucester and its people.  

• Our learning sessions typically run 10am-2pm and consist of two learning workshops of your choice.  

• All sessions include half an hour for lunch. 

• Choose from 8 different curriculum-linked learning sessions. Sessions typically include a chance to listen to and re-create stories linked to the history of Gloucestershire, opportunities to handle museum artifacts and time to explore the museum galleries. The City Story Walk delves into the rich local history and literary history and includes a visit to the Eastgate Chamber.

• View the options in more detail.

• To make an enquiry, please fill in the enquiry form. 

• If you would only like to spend a half day (one learning session) at the museum, please indicate this on the enquiry form.   

Our learning sessions have been developed by a learning resource expert to be delivered by a Museum Inspirer and have been designed to bring the history of Gloucester to life in interactive, engaging and thought-provoking ways. 

• Read about our learning sessions and how they complement the national curriculum.  

• Once you have chosen your sessions, fill in the enquiry form and our Learning Team will be in touch. 

Our prices are based on classes of up to 32 pupils and are inclusive of the adults accompanying the class. The cost also includes a space to eat lunch. 

For a full day which includes two learning sessions the cost is: 

• £280 inc VAT (£8.75 per pupil)   

For a half day which includes one learning session the cost is: 

• £150 inc VAT (£4.69 per pupil) 

Please get in touch if you wish to discuss the cost for multiple classes or small groups. 

Please view our basic Museum Learning Risk Assessments :

RISK ASSESSMENT – The Museum of Gloucester -Learning Sessions.

RISK ASSESSMENT – The Museum of Gloucester – City Story Walk 

RISK ASSESSMENT - The Museum of Gloucester Eastgate Chamber 

It is at the School’s discretion whether to visit the Museum before their session to complete any additional Risk Assessments (, such visits will be facilitated by the Museum). Please get in touch with the Learning Team who can facilitate your visit. 

Find out about the Museum’s accessibility on our website. 

During the sessions, you will be required to provide the appropriate teacher/adult supervision (including a first aider) at the following ratio: 

• One adult per five children for KS1  

• One adult per eight children for KS2 

• One adult per 12 children for KS3/4

You will be greeted by a Museum Inspirer who will show your group where to put their coats and bags and explain where they will be having lunch. There will also be ample opportunity to go to the toilet and have a quick snack before the learning session starts! 

Your group will generally be able to eat lunch in the Wheatstone Hall which will be booked exclusively for your group exclusively. Tables and chairs are available but there is also the option to eat a picnic style lunch (please state preference when booking). 

Want your pupils to get hands on with history? Choose from a variety of loans boxes available, linked to the national curriculum for History, with topics including Romans, Victorians and many more.! 

Please indicate your interest in Loan Boxes on the enquiry form here and the Learning Officer will be in touch with all available options.

We will soon be able to offer self-led sessions which can be booked per hour. 

Please indicate your interest in this option on the enquiry form here and the Learning Officer will be in touch with all available options.

If your class or school is unable to visit the museum in person, why not book a Museum Inspirer to lead a learning session at your school! 

Please indicate your interest in an Outreach session on the enquiry form here and the Learning Officer will be in touch with all available options.