We provide a number of pre-bookable, guide led, active learning visits for Key Stage 2 classes.
Visits last between one and a half hours and two hours.
Early People in County Down
Find out more about the first settlers in Ireland and discover how archaeologists uncover the past.
Vikings in County Down
Investigate evidence for the Vikings and learn what Viking objects can tell us about their lives, their beliefs, and the way they made an impact on our local area. Did they deserve their fearsome reputation?
Victorian Life in County Down
Explore Victorian objects and images to discover how local people lived. Learn about work, leisure, homes and children’s lives. Can we still see evidence of Victorian inventions, discoveries and values in our lives today?
Crime and Punishment at Down Gaol
Explore the old Gaol and learn more about the lives of the prisoners and their experiences.
The Second World War in County Down
Get up close with objects, images and archives from the period to investigate how local lives changed on the Home Front in the Second World War. What did children of the time experience?
Self-guided Visits
You may wish to take your class to the Museum for a self-guided visit. Let us know when you are coming and we will book you in.
Contact us if you require assistance with specific projects or if you wish to arrange a customised visit.
