By engaging with our collections, which include objects linked to natural and social history as well as works of art and design, learners of all ages and abilities are able to connect with their local community and respond on a personal level to their own cultural heritage.

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  • Pupils studying pre-historic artefacts
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Pupils are cast as archaeologists, exploring clues about what life was like in the Stone Age through to the Iron Age, with a particular focus on our local area.

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  • Students visiting The Amelia Scott
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS1, KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Children consider the meaning of ‘inspirational’ before finding clues in the galleries to help them learn more about the chosen four. 

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  • Toy models of cars
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS1)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Pupils look at a range of types of transport, working out in which order they were invented.

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  • In the garden
    Topic: Understanding the World
    Group: Early Years
    Duration: 60 – 75 mins

    Using the beautiful book by Emily Hughes, our sensory story immerses children in the world of the little gardener: his garden. 

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  • Portraits
    Topic: Art, History
    Group: Primary (KS1, KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    In this session, pupils learn how to study portraits.

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  • The Goosewoman (George Smart)
    Topic: Art
    Group: Primary (KS1, KS2)
    Duration: 4.30 hours

    Arts Award Discover is the start of the Arts Award adventure. It takes children and young people on an artistic journey as they explore the arts all around them...

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  • Learning about marketing
    Topic: Careers
    Group: Secondary (KS4)
    Duration: Two full days on site at The Amelia.

    In the summer term, we offer a work experience ‘experience’ for groups.

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  • Pupils are cast as palaeontologists
    Topic: Understanding the World
    Group: Early Years
    Duration: 60 – 75 mins

    We’re going on a fossil hunt! A range of sensory stimuli are used to immerse children in the world of fossil hunting!

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  • Family visit
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS1)
    Duration: 60 mins

    In this session, pupils look at the changing nature of toys over the past 150 years.

    Outreach

  • Mayoral gown
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS1, KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    In this session, pupils explore a range of Victorian artefacts and consider what they can tell us about life 150 years ago. 

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  • Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 120 mins

    In this session, pupils consider the lives of ordinary people living in Tunbridge Wells during WW2.

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  • Topic: Careers
    Group: Secondary (KS3, KS4, KS5)
    Duration: 15-60mins

    A member of the Amelia Learning Team can come out to your school to speak to pupils about careers in the arts, with a focus on the museum sector. 

    Outreach

  • Family visit
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS1)
    Duration: 90 mins

    In this session, pupils look at the changing nature of toys over the past 150 years.

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  • Pupils are cast as palaeontologists
    Topic: History, Science
    Group: Primary (KS1, KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Pupils are cast as palaeontologists and set out to explore clues about what the world was like millions of years ago. 

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  • The High Street of Tunbridge Wells c.1905-21
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS1)
    Duration: 90 mins

    In this session, pupils explore how the high street has changed over the years both in terms of its physical appearance and the nature of shopping.

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  • Sensory Storytelling Circle
    Topic:
    Group: SEND
    Duration: 60mins

    We work closely with SEND schools and colleges to create offers which work best for you and your learners.

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    Outreach

  • Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Pupils use old newspapers and film reel to piece together who local aviator Pauline Gower was.

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  • Model of Tunbridge Wells
    Topic: Geography, History
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Pupils find out how and why the geography of our area developed as it did.

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  • Topic: DT
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Pupils find out the fascinating story of how local resident Peter Adolph took a humble button and an old army blanket and created a phenomenon!

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  • Postcard of Tunbridge Wells
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS1, KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    In this lively session, pupils discover how and why our town came into existence.

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  • Animals and plants exhibition
    Topic: Understanding the World
    Group: Early Years
    Duration: 60-75 mins 

    Pupils are taken on a sensory journey, seeking out butterflies among the flowers, leaves, wind and rain they experience along the way.

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  • ancient civilisation painting
    Topic: History
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    Pupils explore three Ancient Civilisations: Egypt, Greece and Rome by taking part in activities linked to artefacts from each period. 

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  • Topic: Art, DT
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    During this session, pupils explore the different ways picture books can be enhanced to appeal to young audiences by using such devices as pop-up mechanisms and textured pages.

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  • Period costumes exhibit
    Topic: History, Textiles
    Group: Primary (KS1, KS2)
    Duration: 90 mins

    In this session, pupils find out about Tunbridge Wells in its Georgian hey-day! 

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  • Animals and plants exhibition
    Topic: Science
    Group: Primary (KS2)
    Duration: 120 mins

    Pupils consider the effects of the environment on animal adaptations.

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