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A journey of discovery starts here

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Places to explore

From Egyptians to Romans, Mansion to Castle, our museums inspire childrento look, investigate, compare and question their ideas about the world aroundthem. The wide range of collections provide endless possibilities to exploreany area of learning. We welcome all groups, whether you want to plan yourown visit or take part in one of our active museum-led sessions.

Group visits:

All group visits must be booked in advance,see booking information on page 15.

Special needs:

We have experience in tailoring our sessionsto meet special needs. Please ring and talk to us before booking.

Facilities:

All sites have a bookable indoor lunch space, shop, accessible toilets and coachdrop-off point.

For more information about individual sites please see our website:www.cimuseums.org.uk

Colchester

HollytreesMuseum

P6 Toys KS1

P6 Homes KS1

P7 Victorian LivesKS2

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Colchester Castle

P4 Castles asHomes KS1

P5 Romans inColchester KS2

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Our education programmes are developedthrough consultation with teachers on ourTeacher Advisory Panels in Colchester andIpswich Museums.

To receive information about this group andnew resources for schools please join ourteachers mailing list. See page 15 for details.

“There’s lots to talk about and it giveschildren a more ‘hands-on’ experience of the past”

Teacher, St Peter’s C of E Primary School

Ipswich

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Ipswich Museum

P8 Handling BoxesKS1 + KS2

P8 Ipswich at WarKS2

P9 Journeys in Ancient EgyptKS2

ChristchurchMansion

P10 Toys KS1

P11 Victorian Home KS1

P12 Upstairs, Downstairs KS2

P13 Tudor Trades KS2

Ipswich ArtSchool

P14 KS1 + KS2Visits

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For more information or to book a group visit please call 01206 282937

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“Children see what a castle is like,what it was for and who lived in one.Really brought the subject to life”

Teacher, Ranelagh CountyPrimary School

“I liked going on the roof and I likedbuilding a fireplace”

Pupil, All Saints Primary School

Castles as HomesKey stage 1, whole day visit

Dressed up in our colourful tabards your children willbecome trainee knights for the day and experience what itwas like to live and work in the Castle. Storytelling, trails andhands-on gallery activities will inspire your children’simagination and keep them actively engaged. The dayincludes:

Castle story tour*

with a Knight or Medieval Lady, explore hiddenparts of the Castle

climb the Great Stairs for a birds-eye view from theCastle roof

Exploring the Castle keep

Look inside the new giant Castle model and seewhat it may have been like when people lived andworked here

follow the Castle trail to find out how it was built

work as a team to build an arch

dress up as different characters and investigatespecial ‘object boxes’ linked to the character andthe exciting new galleries

lunch at long tables in the Castle keep!

* Lift access in the Castle is limited to the galleries. An alternative story touris available for children who are unable to access the roof or vaults.

boudica story tour touching the past roman army exploring team work

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Romans inColchesterKey Stage 2, whole day visit

Children will take on the role of archaeologists,investigating the events that led to up to Boudica’s revoltand the impact they had on different people’s lives asColchester changed from an Iron Age settlement to apropsperous Roman town.

Romans package: Story tour* + hands-onarchaeology + exploring the galleries

journey 2000 years back in time, going deep intothe Roman vaults under the Castle to hear thestory of the Roman invasion and Boudica’s revolt

work as a team to reconstruct a large model Romanvilla and Iron Age roundhouse on the ‘foundations’uncovered by archaeologists

handle real Roman pottery and work out what itwas used for

develop skills of an archaeologist, interpretingevidence and communicating findings

General visit: Exploring the galleries

exciting new displays, interactive exhibits and‘archaeologist evidence sheets’ available to helpchildren explore the displays through the eyes ofdifferent characters

new Iron Age and Roman villa areas with costume,handling objects and character cards supportingrole play activity

new Roman entertainment displays including aninteractive chariot ride!

“Writing about the Romans teachesus stuff but visiting Colchesterhelped me feel what it was like. Itwas amazing to think that Romanpeople actually used the stuff there”

Pupil, Upton Primary School

“The visit really brought to life allthey had learned about the Romansin the classroom ”

Teacher, Cold Norton Primary School

"The activity room was superb, the childrenloved it and learnt huge amounts. Theinteractive elements in the museum wereoutstanding in quality and educational"

Teacher, Woolpit School

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“The children enjoyed playing withthe old toys. It has deepenedchildren’s understanding of both toys in the past and how children’slives have changed”

Teacher, Myland Primary School

“Has really given children an insight into Victorian life. Lots of my children were asking questionsand wanted to find out more”

Teacher, Long Melford Primary School

Toys or HomesKey Stage 1, half or whole day visit

Our amazing Hollytrees dolls house gives children a birds-eye view of life in the past. It allows them to comparetheir lives with the Round family and their servants wholived in Hollytrees and to ask their own questions about lifein the past. Dressing up in aprons and waistcoats, childrentravel back in time to discover answers for themselvesthrough a variety of practical activities.

Homes: Exploring life in Hollytrees

handle mystery objects and work out who usedthem

find out how things worked without electricity

help the servant sort and clean the household’swashing and discover what hard work it was

Toys: Exploring toys and games from the past

play with a variety of old toys and games

sort and compare old and new toys, investigatingtheir different mechanisms and materials

write on a slate and experience what it was like forchildren who had lessons at home

Additional teacher-led activities and the toys gallery trailcompliment this session to provide a fantastic whole day visit.

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“They really enjoyed dressing up inVictorian costume. It was pitchedjust right, with a balance of listeningand practical activities”

Teacher, Maylandsea Primary School

“It has provided an experiencechildren can draw on in writing, art, speaking, listening and otherareas of the curriculum”

Teacher, Market Field School

Victorian LivesKey Stage 2, half or whole day visit

Based on the 1881 census, Hollytrees dolls house providesa unique glimpse into everyday life in Hollytrees. Children'sclose examination of the census provides evidence aboutpeople living in the house and raises questions for them toinvestigate.

explore status, fashion and materials as the groupdress Mr and Mrs Round, from corset to top hat

handle mystery household objects to find cluesabout the lives of the people who used them

write on a slate and experience what it may havebeen like to have lessons in your own home

discover what was involved in doing thehousehold’s laundry and investigate the effect of changes in technology

A whole day visit provides an opportunity for children toexplore the toys gallery to look at mechanisms and opticaltoys, then make their own zoetrope and experiment withearly animation.

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Ipswich at WarKey Stage 2, half day session

What was life like on the Home Front for an Ipswich familyduring the war?

Careful examination of ‘lost property’ provides clues aboutdifferent family members. Through activities related toeach person, children explore their lives during the war.

follow the ARP warden’s instructions to build anAnderson Shelter and imagine how it would havefelt sitting in one during long air raids

send messages on the Morse code machine and trytyping on old typewriters

follow a trail through the World War II galleryexploring bomb sites and imagining what it wouldhave been like to be an evacuee

learn rag rugging and talk about ways to ‘Make Doand Mend’

dress up as members of the family and shareexperiences

“What a squash it is in the shelter”

Pupil, Beacon Hill School

“Letting the children handle and useartefacts was excellent. Also, beingable to try on gas masks and goinside the shelter once they had builtit – all great”

Teacher, Holbrook Primary School

Handling BoxesKey Stage 1 + Key Stage 2

Natural history and fossil handling boxes are available foruse in the museum on a self-led visit or to borrow for use in the classroom. An explorers box with torches, magnifyingglasses and mini binoculars is also available for classes touse in the museum to add an element of adventure andencourage closer looking. Boxes must be booked in advance.

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Journeys in Ancient EgyptKey Stage 2, whole day visit

Journey down the Nile to uncover the mysteries of AncientEgypt. Create a living timeline, mapping the journey of anAncient Egyptian object from the potter that made it tomuseum visitors that handle it today.

collect clay from the Nile’s banks and make a clayshabti for the Pharaoh

investigate the lives of Ancient Egyptians in this highly interactive hands-on gallery

journey into the afterlife as you step deep into the mummy's tomb

become an archaeologist, handle real AncientEgyptian objects and discover the stories they haveto tell

explore the Natural History gallery and discover the animals that inspired the gods of Ancient Egypt

At the end of the session the class will share the journeysthey have made into the life of the object and the lives ofthe people who have touched it.

“The activities were very active andallowed the children to take part, and for a while pretend they were real Egyptians”

Teacher, St Pancras Catholic Primary School

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ToysKey Stage 1, half day session

Explore how toys have changed over the last 150 yearsusing an exciting combination of hands-on activities andthe museum’s amazing toy collection.

play with a variety of old toys and find out how they work

see how pictures come to life in a Victorianzoetrope

hear our very special musical Victorian book andwork out how the animal sounds are made

“We especially liked looking at the beautiful painted rocking horse with its white fur mane”

Pupil, Cedarwood Primary School

“It really brought the learning to life”

Teacher, Kersey Primary School

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Victorian HomeKey Stage 1, half day session

Children look at Christchurch Mansion to find clues aboutthe lives of the people who lived in this house.

With props they make a hierarchy of the household to showhow rich and poor people shared the same home. Puttingon mop caps and aprons children take on the role of servants and help with different practical choresaround the house.

role play the washing week in the wash house learning how to use the mangle and flat irons

make butter for Cook in the kitchen

handle real Victorian household objects

explore upstairs in the toy room and parlour

dress up in rich Victorian costume (if all thechores are done!)

“Staff were excellent – kind, calm, andinformative. It was great to be able to work in actual rooms”

Teacher, Clifford Road Primary School

“Did they really live like this?”

Pupil, Beacon Hill School


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“They loved making the butter”

Teacher, Handford Hall Primary School

Upstairs,DownstairsKey Stage 2, whole day visit

At Christchurch Mansion the Fonnereau household is preparingfor a ball. Using the 1871 census children discover all theycan about the household, before dressing up as servantsand family and stepping into their shoes for the day.

In mop caps and aprons the servants move quietly throughthe house to avoid disrupting the family as they work ontasks for the ball.

make butter for Cook in the kitchen

sort out the laundry in the wash house and discover how changes in technology affected the laundry maids’ work

handle real Victorian household objects and work out what they were used for

dress up as Fonnereau children in smocks andwaistcoats to explore the toy room and parlour

pose to draw silhouettes of each other

practice deportment, curtseying and bowing, ready to greet the guests

As Mr and Mrs Fonnereau are dressed for the ball, childrenshare their experience of Victorian life and the extremedifferences between rich and poor.


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Tudor TradesKey Stage 2, whole day visit

Step into the Great Hall and be transported back in time to1549. Children investigate pictures, handle objects, explorethe building and try on costumes to gather evidence aboutthe lives of the people who worked and lived in Tudor times.

weave wattle panels

plot an explorer’s voyage around the world on aTudor map and discover the goods they brought back from other countries

examine some mysterious Tudor objects to find clues about what they were and how they worked

dress up as Tudor gentry to find out how clothesdisplayed your status

During the day children will also have an opportunity toexplore other parts of the Mansion, become Tudor portraits,and play with Tudor toys.

“Really fun”

Pupil, St Joseph’s Primary School

“A very exciting and hands-on way ofencouraging them to think about this era.There’s a lot to do and handle”

Teacher, St Margaret’s Primary School

For more information or to book a visit please call 01206 282937

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"It can help to see contemporary artwork at first hand and to challengepreconceptions"

Head of Arts Faculty, Suffolk One

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Ilustration from the Once Upon A Time exhibitionIpswich Art SchoolThe Ipswich Art School is an exciting contemporary artgallery with a regulary changing programme of exhibitions.For full details of our current exhibition and any specialprogrammes and resources for schools please visit ourwebsite: www.cimuseums.org.uk/schools

Self-led visits

The gallery is free for groups to visit, though we ask thatgroups book in advance.

Gallery tour

Tours of the exhibition may be arranged on request aspart of a visit. Please ring and discuss your requirements.

Art Room

An Art Room with basic equipment and materials isavailable for groups to use for practical work in responseto an exhibition. Please book this space when youarrange a visit. Small charge applies.

For some exhibitions we offer special artist-led sessionsor additional gallery resources to support student’sexperience of the exhibition. For full details see ourwebsite: www.cimuseums.org.uk/schools or ring01206 282937.

Make a day of it

The Ipswich Art School is next door to Ipswich Museumand a five minute walk from Christchurch Mansion inChristchurch Park. Why not combine your visit with a tripto one of these exciting venues?

Exhibitions during 2014:

25 January - 4 May: ‘Once Upon A Time’ - a beautifulexhibition of children’s book illustrations

24 May – 7 September: ‘Tidal Margins’ – mixed mediaexhibition exploring the Suffolk coastline

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Boxes in Colchester include:

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Greece

Roman

Tudor

Victorian

Siege of Colchester

World War II

Seaside Holidays

Rocks and Fossils

Boxes available from Ipswich:

Fossils

Natural History

Birds

Butterflies

Booking InformationFor details or current prices, to book a visit or discuss yourplans please call 01206 282937 or email:[email protected]

For more information about the individual sites and schoolssessions visit our website: cimuseums.org.uk

Teacher’s mailing list:

To join our teacher’s mailing list and receive regular news of preview events details of special school offers, newsessions and exhibitions, please ring or email:[email protected]

Loan BoxesFor full details of all loan boxes available see our website:www.cimumseums/schools

Borrow one of our loan boxes to bring objects from the pastinto your classroom. Use them to inspire children’s imaginationat the start of a project, develop their thinking and enquiryskills or support post-visit work. Boxes contain a mix of replicaand real objects, photos, documents and teacher’s notes.

Borrowing a loan box:

Length of hire: per half termCost: £20 plus £10 refundable deposit per half termAll loan boxes must be collected and returned to the museumFor Colchester loan boxes please call 01206 282940For Ipswich Museum loan boxes please call 01473 433570

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“I thought everything was extremely wellorganised, giving us a smooth, stress-freeday. Staff were really knowledgeable andengaged the children”

Teacher, Sebert Wood Primary School

“The trip enthused and motivated thechildren. They worked hard and got alot out of the trip”

Teacher, The Mayflower Primary School

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“This has been my best day ever”

Pupil, St Mary’s Lower School

“Do we have to go home?”

Pupil, Gt Sampford Primary School

“I can’t wait to tell my mumabout it”

Pupil, St Giles C of E School

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