At Salford Museum & Art Gallery, we offer a programme of regular, engaging sessions specially designed for home educated children. These sessions provide a relaxed and inspiring learning environment, using our collections, exhibitions and creative activities to support curiosity, discussion and hands-on learning.
Each session is led by experienced staff and is designed to encourage exploration, creativity and critical thinking, while also offering opportunities to socialise with other home educated families.
Booking information
Places must be booked in advance using the links below. Spaces are limited and our previous sessions sold out quickly, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Siblings can join the session for free when they come along with a participating child.
We look forward to welcoming you and your children to learn, explore and create with us.
Friday 13 February, 10:00am – 12:00pm
£4.50 per participating child
Taking place on our recreated Victorian street, Lark Hill Place – students become curators for the session, sharpening their historical enquiry skills to examine a selection of real Victorian mystery objects and look for clues as to what they might be.
Friday 13 March, 10:00am – 12:00pm
£4.50 per participating child
Children will explore the exciting seascapes in the Victorian Gallery. They will act out what it is like to be on the boat and at the beach, using props and fabric, introducing the idea of artists expressing emotion, creating collage seascapes.
Friday 15 May, 10:00 – 11:00am
£3 per participating child
Create wonderful patterns by trying different relief printing techniques! Design your own pattern on polystyrene and experiment with various colours and materials. Contribute to our giant design and make a picture to take home!
Friday 12 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm
£4.50 per participating child
We will bring the past to life for children and recreate the atmosphere of Victorian Salford. The group will will enjoy a full hour of exclusive access to our beautifully recreated Victorian Street.
Friday10 July, 10:00 – 11:00am
£3 per participating child
Design and create your very own museum. Use cardboard and the art supplies provided to get inspired and become a curator for the day. We can’t wait to see your exhibitions!
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