Education
We offer education sessions led by a member of Museum staff for Key Stages 1 – 4. Tailored sessions are also available on request. See below for a selection of the possibilities. Students will be inspired and gain understanding in line with curriculum objectives, enhancing and enriching their knowledge.
Key Stage 2
Cheshire at War
Discover what life was like for the people of Cheshire during World War Two. Children will learn how to protect their homes against air raids and gas attacks and learn how to put out an incendiary bomb. Explore the lives of local Cheshire soldiers who fought around the world.
Full day session includes making a small toy!
World War One Workshop
A hands on session using real and replica objects to learn what life was like for Cheshire soldiers during the Great War.
Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4
The Great War
Tailored sessions are available for key stage 3 & 4 pupils studying the Great War. Guided and self led visits are also catered for.
Resource packs using in depth information taken from Regimental Archives covering the following topics are available for free:
“Florence Nightingale and the Victorian Army”
“The Great War”
“World War Two Document pack”
Discovery Loan Boxes – Learn through objects, using a selection of real and replica objects. Boxes include World War One, World War Two and the Modern Army.
Tailored Learning & Tours
Parties of students can be accommodated on tours of the museums of any length, with special interest in specific areas covered by the museum.
Joint sessions can also be arranged with the Grosvenor Museum to cover rationing and ‘make do & mend’!
Resources
Link to Safeguarding Policy
Link to Risk Assessment
Access information can be found on the ‘Contact us’ page.
Pricing
Full Day £5
Half Day £3.50
Maximum group size: 40 pupils
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Charlie Cheshire
Education News
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Easter Activities: All Welcome!
Cheshire Military Museum in Castle Square, Chester is running Easter Activities throughout the Spring holidays. This is the first of our special Bank Holiday Openings so do visit. An Easter Egg Hunt is on this weekend Friday - Monday with a treat for those who spot...
New Special Exhibition: Jungle Warfare
Ready for Easter, the new Jungle Warfare special exhibition at the museum is an exciting display of montages and artifacts depicting what life was like for soldiers and officers caught up in active service in the Far East. The 2nd Battalion, 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment...
Cheshire Home Guard to visit
Cheshire Home Guard will be at Cheshire Military Museum for the weekend of 23rd and 24th August, the Bank Holiday Weekend - an ideal time to visit Chester and the museum. The group is based on the Home Guard Units of Cheshire during World War 2, displaying many...
Easter Activities: Children Welcome
Cheshire Military Museum in Castle Square, Chester is running Easter Activities throughout the Spring holidays. They are: April 11th (Friday) 11.30 – 2.30pm. Children’s Craftmaking ‘Bunnies’ April 18th – 20th (Good Friday – Easter Sunday) An Easter Trail April 25th...
NEW EXHIBITION: Trench Art: Creativity in the face of conflict
Cheshire Military Museum has a new temporary exhibition looking at the amazing creativity of soldiers, prisoners, the wounded, the carers and civilians during their lives surrounded by conflict in war. The new temporary exhibition entitled ‘Trench Art; Creativity in...
