Live like a Victorian Child at the British Schools Museum

Where

British Schools Museum

What

Family

When

7 May 2023

UNTIL Sunday 7 May

Live like a Victorian Child at the British Schools Museum

Step back in time to the 1800's and learn what it was like to grow up as a Victorian child! Experience a lesson in our original classroom and take part in various day-to-day Victorian activities.

On the 7th May at the British Schools Museum why not:

- Take part in a Victorian Lesson

- Try activities including brass cleaning, Victorian washing, shoe polishing and more activities related to everyday Victorian life

- Discover the life of Joseph Lancaster and his revolutionary approach to learning

- Explore our Victorian classrooms and Headmaster's House

- Meet costumed characters around the site

With arrival at 10.00, the Victorian classroom lesson will at 10.15.

At 11.00 there will be activities plus the opportunity to look round the authentic Victorian Headmaster's house.

Pre-booking is essential!

£8.00 per child over 5. (This event is most suitable for children over the age of 5.)

£3.00 for adults, and accompanying under 5s are free.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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