Overview
We have organised the museums by age range. We link to school/setting specific resources where possible.
Early years (age 0-5)
Hackney
- Hackney Museum - discover stories of the people of Hackney
- Museum of the Home - what home means to different people
London
- Bank of England Museum - the history of banknotes and the bank
- Imperial War Museums - including HMS Belfast and the Imperial War Museum
- London Transport Museum - 200 years of transport history and stories
- Museum of London Docklands - discover London's river, port and people
- Natural History Museum - travel through the planet's history
- Postal Museum - ride the hidden tunnels of Mail Rail
- National Maritime Museum - discover ships, boats and oceans
- Science Museum - iconic objects and stories of scientific achievement
- Young V&A - where children can imagine, play and design
Key Stage 1 (age 5 to 7)
These museums provide opportunities for schools including self-guided and facilitated visits and learning resources
Hackney
- Hackney Museum - discover stories of the people of Hackney
- Museum of the Home - what home means to different people
- Museum of Shakespeare - opens in Shoreditch in 2025
London
- Bank of England Museum - the history of banknotes and the bank
- Design Museum - devoted to contemporary design
- Imperial War Museums - including HMS Belfast and the Imperial War Museum
- London Transport Museum - 200 years of transport history and stories
- Museum of London Docklands - discover London's river, port and people
- Natural History Museum - travel through the planet's history
- Postal Museum - ride the hidden tunnels of Mail Rail
- Royal Museums Greenwich - discover a range of museums in Greenwich including the National Maritime Museum
- Science Museum - iconic objects and stories of scientific achievement
- Young V&A - where children can imagine, play and design
Key Stage 2 (age 7 to 11)
These museums provide opportunities for schools including self-guided and facilitated visits and learning resources
Hackney
- Hackney Museum - discover stories of the people of Hackney
- Museum of the Home - what home means to different people
- Museum of Shakespeare - opens in Shoreditch in 2025
London
- Bank of England Museum - the history of banknotes and the bank
- Design Museum - devoted to contemporary design
- Imperial War Museums - including HMS Belfast and the Imperial War Museum
- London Transport Museum - 200 years of transport history and stories
- Museum of London Docklands - discover London's river, port and people
- Natural History Museum - travel through the planet's history
- Postal Museum - ride the hidden tunnels of Mail Rail
- Royal Museums Greenwich - discover a range of museums in Greenwich including the National Maritime Museum
- Science Museum - iconic objects and stories of scientific achievement
- Young V&A - where children can imagine, play and design