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WHAT WHITBY MUSEUM OFFERS SHOOLS WHITBY MUSEUM is a treasure trove of local artefacts, objects, documents, books, maps, photographs, and paintings with interest for Key Stages 2 to 4 plus.   We are keen to make its resources available for educational purposes for investigative, observational, inspirational and research studies across the curriculum.   As well as the Library containing the archives, the main displays are Fossils, Geology, Whitby Jet, Costume, Natural History, James Cook, William Scoresby, Ethnography, Archaeology, Shipping, Social Trade, Domestic and Education, Bygones, Toys, The Abbey, Military, Coins plus a Temporary Exhibition on a variety of themes which change several times a year. All in all we have well over 80,000 interesting items to look at.   We offer to work with teachers across all Key Stages and ages to make a more in-depth or broader study of their particular topic or research (resources permitting).   GENERAL INFORMATION We welcome well supervised school parties who have a clear goal for their visit. An absolute maximum of 70 students is recommended, with 1 adult to 8 students. £1 per student (free from within Whitby District) with advanced bookings.   All trips should be booked by telephone, in advance. Guidelines for a Successful School Visit and booking form are available once a provisional date is agreed. To help teachers prepare their risk assessment then it may be useful to consult our field trip risk assessment document.   An Education Resource Pack is available in advance to teachers @ £6.50 (£8 by post). Teachers requiring in depth study should ask to discuss details with the Education Coordinator, via the Museum, BEFORE booking.   A small cafeteria is available. (Pre-booked packed lunches are available @ £3.50 each.) There is no indoor space for eating, but groups are welcome to eat in the Park.   An EDUCATION RESOURCE PACK is available with background information, general worksheets for KS2/KS3 and suggested activities.   LOAN BOXES are available on Victorian Social History. Please telephone to book these.   Occasional COMPETITIONS are organised for local schools with prizes for winners. Details will be sent out.

This page was last updated on 4th February 2010
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