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1. Self-Led Visits
Our museum is an ideal site for exploring topics in History, Art and Design, English and Local History. There is no single route through its galleries giving you the freedom to plan your groups’ activities.
2. Key Stage 3: Discover World War I
History will be brought to life as students examine the realities of the horrors of trench warfare and life as a soldier on the front line during the First World War. Examine real and replica objects of the British Tommy and German soldier.
3. Learn
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new education programmes for KS2 and KS3 pupils at both Fort Nelson and Leeds.
4. Buff coats and Baldricks
Information about buff-coats and baldricks suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
5. English Civil Wars Muskets
Information about muskets suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
6. Harquebusier armour
Information about harquebusier armour suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
7. Cuirassier armour
Information about cuirassier armour suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
8. Swords of the English Civil Wars
Information about Swords of the English Civil Wars suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
9. Pikemen's armour
Information about Pikemen in the English Civil Wars; suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
10. Teachers notes: Littlecote House
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
11. Task 1: Exploration of Littlecote House
Task 1: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
12. Task 2: Inside Littlecote House
Task 2: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
13. Task 3 Popham portrait
Task 3: Popham portrait.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
14. Task 4 Change over time
Task 4: Change over time.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
15. Curriculum links: Littlecote House
Curriculum links: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
16. Resources: Exploration of Littlecote House
Resources: Exploration of Littlecote House.
Teachers notes to accompany the Royal Armouries English Civil War module on Littlecote House.
17. Online Learning
This area presents various activities for use online by learners of all ages.
18. Creative Spaces
Creative Spaces is a social media space aimed young to older adults. It is a collaboration between 9 national museums who have opened up their collections to the public online.
19. Teachers Resources: Explore Littlecote House
Resources for teachers for use in the classroom along with the Explore Littlecote House interactive module, includes classroom tasks, teachers notes, links to further information, and resources for download.
20. Explore Littlecote House (without Flash)
Study the English Civil War through exploring Littlecote House. This section does not use Adobe Flash®.
21. Carbines and blunderbusses
Information about flintlock carbines suitable for KS3 History: English Civil Wars.
22. Education Feedback
Up to date information from you will help us provide the best possible service. So we would be very grateful if you could spare just a few moments to complete this questionnaire.
23. Leeds Education
Information for teachers and others planning a group educational visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
24. Fort Nelson Education
Information for those planning a education group visit to the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
25. Key Stage 1: History
The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a range of history sessions tailored to our younger learners.
26. KS2 History: The Victorians
What better place to study the Victorians then at the Royal Armouries in our Victorian Fort, Fort Nelson.
27. Key Stage 2: History
The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a range of history sessions tailored key stage 2 learners.
28. Key Stage 1: Science
The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a range of science sessions tailored to our younger learners.
29. Booking a Visit
Booking information for those planning an education group visit to the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
30. Self-led visits
Our museum is an ideal site for exploring topics in History, Art and Design, English and Local History. There is no set route through the galleries, giving you the freedom to explore the topics and periods that are most relevant to your group.
31. Key Stage 2: Discover the Tudors
The Royal Armouries Museum is the perfect place to discover the world of Tudor King Henry VIII and his love of sport and tournament. Pupils can get up close to his personal armours, try on armour and handle weapons from the collection.
32. Key Stage 2: Science
The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers science sessions tailored to key stage 2 learners.
33. Key Stage 3: History
Key stage 3 history sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
34. KS3 History: World War One
Fort Nelson is a unique learning environment for all KS3 groups wishing to study, in depth, the life of a fighting Tommy or developments in warfare between 1914 – 18.
35. KS3 History: World War Two
Explore what really happened to Portsmouth during the Blitz. Find out what role your Great-grandparent’s had in this heroic time and experience the fire-power of a World War II gun.
36. Key Stage 3: Science
Key stage 3 science sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.
37. KS2 History: World War Two
Learn about the role of Fort Nelson during WWII, what it was like for those left behind and what life was like for soldiers a the front.
38. Education Health and Safety Packs
Health and Safety information for education groups visiting the Royal Armouries, including the museum’s Risk Assessment.
13 Events
1. On A Knife Edge: the ethics of weapons display
A seminar discussing the ethics of displaying weapons.
2. Easter Eggs with Bite!
Guerrilla Artists: Creative family art workshops. Inspired by the Museum’s collection.
3. La Danse Macabre
Guerrilla Artists: Creative family art workshops. Inspired by the Museum’s collection.
4. Kites and Kingdoms
Guerrilla Artists: Creative family art workshops. Inspired by the Museum’s collection.
5. Never mind the Pollock’s
Guerrilla Artists: Creative family art workshops. Inspired by the Museum’s collection.
6. Capital Science lecture at the Tower of London
A lecture at the Tower of London about Royal Society Fellows linked to the Tower of London.
7. Adult Art Workshop: Introduction to printing
90 minute adult art workshop programme will introduce you a variety of inspiring and creative classes. Led by our specialised tutor, these workshops are small, friendly and relaxed. All materials provided.
8. Adult Art Workshop: Introduction to felt making
90 minute adult art workshop programme will introduce you a variety of inspiring and creative classes. Led by our specialised tutor, these workshops are small, friendly and relaxed. All materials provided.
9. History Talks - Yorkshire Traitors?
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
10. History Talks - Yorkshire Traitors?
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
11. History Talks - The Queen's Alchemist!
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
12. History Talks - The Queen's Alchemist!
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.
13. Working Together
One-day MLA, ITT event for museum and archive education professionals.
7 Press Releases
1. Royal Armouries fire up online learning
Royal Armouries harness the latest technology to boost learning as part of its inspirational, online, interactive and educational programmes.
2. Engineering more careers for women!
The Royal Armouries (RA) is co-ordinating two events aimed at inspiring teenagers to pursue careers in science and engineering next month (November) at the Tower of London.
3. Science on timetable at Fort Nelson
The Royal Armouries (RA) has secured a £3,000 grant to help put science on the timetable at historic Fort Nelson.
4. Royal Armouries Museum to host one-day event for museum and archive education professionals
A one-day event on May 6 for museum and archive education professionals. Led by speakers from three different ITT providers, the free event also examines the ways in which ITT Institutions and museums and archives have worked together.
5. History comes to life in education partnership!
From The Battle of the Somme to the challenges faced by Elizabeth I as she donned her famous Armada dress – film students have helped make history come alive as one of the highlights of a highly successful Royal Armouries’ education partnership.
6. Brand new education sessions launched at the Royal Armouries, Leeds
The Royal Armouries in Leeds launches a new hands-on, interactive schools programme today (September 28), building on the Sandford Award winning sessions of previous years.
7. From I Spy to iPods – History goes high tech at Fort Nelson
The Royal Armouries today launches its brand new state-of-the-art education facilities at Fort Nelson – using the latest interactive technology to make history come alive for Hampshire primary schoolchildren.