Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is currently closed while undergoing a £13.6m transformation.  Find out more

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Schools & Education

Discover science, art and local heritage in your school with the Museum collections and bring learning to life with hands-on workshops, assemblies and loan boxes.

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Museum on the move

During the Museum redevelopment project, our team is coming to you!

All the workshops detailed below are available to book as normal. Our team are bringing the Museum on the road and will deliver your chosen workshop or assembly in your school. You get all the perks of a museum collection, without the travel!

Please note, during the redevelopment, priority will be given to schools within the Sunderland City Council area

Regional schools are still welcome to book our Museum-in-a-box loan service and use our online resources.

 

About the Museum Redevelopment

Workshops & Assemblies
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Workshops & Assemblies

Loan Boxes
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Loan Boxes

Lesson Plans
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Lesson Plans