LEARNING
Our Learning Team offers a range of cross curricular ‘Inspiring Learning Sessions’ designed to stimulate interest in not only History but also STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
They provide a hands-on, multi-sensory experience where learners can discuss and handle original historical objects undertake creative projects. Select the perfect fit for you:
- Inspiring Learning programme offer a variety of facilitated cross-curricular sessions.
Each lasts for 45 minutes and include a hands-on task to engage and enthuse students.
- Make your own day with a self-led visit to see the permanent Collection or special exhibitions.
- We know that itis not always easy to make a visit. So if you cannot visit why not let us bring the museum to you.
Early Years
Specially designed for our youngest visitors our EYFS Inspiring Learning Sessions mix play and exploration of the Museum with opportunities fully engage with our fascinating Collection. They will support teaching of Victorian, First and Second World War topics including Principles of Early Flight, Remembrance, Rockets and Bridge Design; encouraging teamwork, creativity and experimentation.
Primary – KS 1 & 2
We aim to make a visit to the Museum a memorable day for all Key Stage 1 and 2 students. Taking learning outside of the classroom students have the opportunity to engage with a variety of subjects, activities and new experiences. Inspiring Learning Sessions cover a range of topics and activities include viewing the Victoria Cross of a local hero, making rockets and independently building an original First World War model bridge.
Secondary – KS 3 & 4
Our Inspiring Learning Sessions are each tailored to meet the curriculum requirement for Key Stage 3 and 4 history and/or STEM subjects. Students are given the opportunity to engage with a range of historical sources during our object handling session as well as design and test structures in our engineering workshops.
Our expert staff recognise the need to tailor learning to each class and will be happy to discuss your requirements before the visit.
SEN Groups
We know it can be difficult to manage a trip for SEN Groups, so to make it as stress-free as possible we offer:
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- Specially trained member of the Learning Team
- Specially adapted ‘Inspiring Learning Sessions’ to suit your group’s access needs and learning outcomes
- Ear defenders for loan
- A Chill Out room
- Carers visit for free.
To make an enquiry email: learning@re-museum.co.uk
Higher Education
Work experience at the Museum can offers a rare opportunity for students to work with our unique Collection within a creative and inspiring environment.
We are able to work with partners on bespoke projects, tailored to students’ requirements and course content. For example, the Museum currently collaborates with the War Studies department at the University of Kent on a module that gives students hands-on archival cataloguing skills, use of primary sources and experience of writing for a public audience.
Contact us for more information.
HOME EDUCATION DAYS
Home Education Days are an opportunity for learners to get hands-on bespoke experiences with the Royal Engineers Museum collection during informal workshops. It is also a great way to socialise and let off a little bit of steam amongst armoured vehicles.
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Tuesday 4th November 2026 - Berlin Wall - East, West, and the Rest
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Tuesday 20th January 2026 - V2 Rockets - Rockets, War, and Wonder
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Tuesday 21st April 2026 - The Crimean War - Cannons, Courage, and Care
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Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - Cracking the Code - The Science of Secret Messages
Note: Only a maximum of 3 children are allowed per booked adult. Please read the attached PDF for full details.
Youth Clubs & Associations
Cadet groups, youth groups, Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Beavers etc. are all welcome after Museum hours (5pm-7pm) or at the weekend.
Any of our Inspiring Learning Sessions can be booked for a fun and educational visit.
For more information, please contact us at learning@re-museum.co.uk.
Schools Partnerships
We are keen to build strong and long lasting relationships with our school users. There are often opportunities to get involved with the development of temporary exhibitions and other projects such as Museum Takeover Day.
Our aim is to make the learning experience exciting and engaging, encouraging a love of history and engineering. We are, therefore, also happy to support and develop projects run by schools and their clubs.
Contact us for more information.
PLAN A VISIT
We want your visit to be as easy, streamlined and unique as possible. We therefore offer:
- FREE group leader pre-visit, which can include meeting with one of the Learning Team when booked in advance.
- Mix and match booking of several Inspiring Learning Sessions for an itinerary specially tailored for your learners.
- A dedicated learning space with facilities for breakout and plenary sessions or use as a Chill Out room.
- Extensive collection of special objects for use in formal and informal learning sessions.
- Access to the main galleries and temporary exhibitions.
- A hazard identification sheet for completing risk assessments.
- RE Museum Safeguarding Policy.
- Space for up to 100 learners in the building at one time.
- FREE drawing materials and/or gallery trails can be provided for all learning groups, if requested.
- A lunch space inside for up to 100 learners and an outside picnic space.
- Outside play tank.
- Free car parking and designated coach parking to the side of the Museum.
- A museum shop selling resources that continue the learning beyond the museum (e.g. books/replica packs).
- Museum School’s Brochure.
Prices:
One or more learning sessions can be booked for your educational group. Mix and match the sessions to create an itinerary specially tailored for your learners. Each session lasts 45 minutes
Workshops £6 per learner
There is no minimum group size. However if you plan to bring a group of less than 15 learners please be aware there is a minimum entrance fee of £60.00 for one educational workshops, £90 for two and £120 for three.
Outreach ‘Inspiring Learning Sessions’
Per Session = £175 for up to 32 learners for the first session add £150 per extra session
*Prices are for 15 mile radius of the Museum, beyond this an additional fee will be added dependent on mileage.
For more information please contact learning@re-museum.co.uk .
Self-led educational groups are welcomed at the specially discounted price of £3 per learner
Military Group Visits
Visits by military of groups can be booked in advance. Royal Engineer group visits are free and discounts can be arranged for others in the Armed Forces.
Find out more or complete and return the Group Booking Form.
MUSEUM CLUBS
STEM CLUB
STEM club is currently suspended, please contact us to register your interest for when it re-opens.
Expand your skills and discover new science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) techniques by taking part in problem solving activities linked to our Collection and the engineering world today. Fun hands-on experiments will inspire curiosity and investigation, help make new friends and teamwork skills.
If you are 11-14 years old or know anyone who would be interested in joining RE Young Engineers, please contact us at learning@re-museum.co.uk.
Free monthly (term-time) meetings. Advanced booking required.
RE MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS
Designed for under 5s and their parents, grandparents and carers, each session explores a different part of the Museum’s collections through a mixture of play, stories, trails, craft and science activities. All encourage development, communication and curiosity about the Royal Engineers and the world around us. Second to last Tuesday of each month.
£3.00 per activity per child (discounts with a Snob loyalty card); free for military families. Normal Admission prices also apply. Please book in advance as sessions are limited to 15 under 5’s
For more information or to book please contact us at learning@re-museum.co.uk.
To book session tickets please click here.