What's on for Schools 2010
Learning with Derby Museums
Welcome to our new education programme, full of exciting learning opportunities for you and your pupils!
Derby Museums offers a range of innovative learning opportunities for school groups across three sites: Museum and Art Gallery, Pickford's House and The Silk Mill.
Choose from taught workshops or self-guided visits that cover curriculum-linked topics in Art and Design, History and Science.
Learning at Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Collections and displays at Museum and Art Gallery include archaeology, porcelain, geology, natural history, and fine art. It houses the renowned Joseph Wright of Derby collection and has a varied temporary exhibition programme.
Learning at Pickford's House 
Museum
This 1770 Georgian town house was designed by local architect Joseph Pickford as his family home and business premises. Rooms are furnished in the style of the period with the upper rooms hosting changing costume displays and a permanent display of toy theatres.
Learning at The Silk Mill
The museum stands on the site of the world’s first modern factory – the silk mill of John and Thomas Lombe – and is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. There are displays on Derbyshire’s industries and working life including mining, brick making, textiles, railway engineering, power for industry and Rolls-Royce aero engines.
Taught Workshops
Our taught workshops are led by trained education staff. We deliver workshops both in our museums and out in school.
Discovery Boxes
Our Discovery Boxes contain handling objects, worksheets, gallery activities and comprehensive teacher notes. The boxes are designed to be used independently as part of a self-guided visit.
Discovery boxes are charged at a rate of £10 per day. You may use the box with more than one class if you wish. If you intend to do this, it is recommended that you stagger your groups as the boxes are not intended for use by more than 30 children at a time.
Souvenir goody bags
Take the stress out of shopping and pre-order each of your pupils a souvenir goody bag to take home. Each bags costs £2.
Roman goody bag
A sample goody bag includes: a Roman colouring card, a replica Roman coin, a pencil sharpener, a Roman ruler, a pencil.*
Egyptian goody bag
A sample goody bag includes: an Egyptian colouring card, colouring pencils, a mummy postcard, an Egyptian pencil, a papyrus bookmark.*
*Contents may vary according to availability.
To order, please contact the administration team on 01332 641909.
Booking and Facilities
Curriculum Linked Exhibitions
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Free online learning with Derby Museums at www.learnwithmuseums.org.uk 
Learn with Museums is the website for teaching and learning with East Midlands museums. The site offers a host of curriculum-linked online resources and information about visiting museums in the area.
