The National Media Museum offers a wide range of free learning opportunities with curriculum links to KS1-2 English, Science, Design & Technology, ICT, History and Art & Design.
Museum entry is FREE, with bookable picnic spaces and trolleys subject to availablility. Find out what's on below, or browse the complete list of upcoming KS1-2 events.
You can download a Learn Key Stages 1 & 2 brochure (PDF 3.85MB) or email learning@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk to request the brochure three times a year.
You can also see a list of KS1-2 learning objectives and National Curriculum links for the Museum galleries and cinemas.
Plan your trip
Contact our dedicated Learning Team 0844 856 3799
learning@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
We run free teacher preview evenings, which you are welcome to bring your family along to.
Plan your trip
IMAX
IMAX films have to be seen to be believed! Shown on a 16m x 20m screen, they're educational, entertaining, and often supported by free classroom resources.
Teachers can preview IMAX films for £1.
See all IMAX films showing with links to KS1-2
IMAX
Galleries
We have six floors of FREE galleries of particular interest to Key Stage 1-2 covering English, Science, Design & Technology, ICT, History and Art & Design. Galleries include Magic Factory, Experience TV, Animation Gallery, Kodak Gallery and TV Heaven.
See all Galleries with KS1-2 links, and download sheets
Galleries
Special events
In addition to the talks and workshops, special events regularly take place at the Museum such as film festivals and screenings, which are designed to aid the study of a particular subject.
See all upcoming KS1-2 special events
Special events
Talks
Our talks include a look behind the scenes at a TV studio set, a revealing tour of our archives, and the story of how two young girls baffled the world with their fairy photographs. Bookings are subject to availability.
See all talks with links to KS1-2
Talks
Workshops
Groups of 15-30 pupils can film their own TV advertisments, build and animate clay models and much more. Bookings are subject to availability.
See all workshops with links to KS1-2
Workshops
Printed resources for teachers
Our resource packs contain background information on a scientific or historic theme, a wide range of ideas for lessons, and photocopiable activity sheets.
See all resources for teachers
Resources
Special Educational Needs
Our SEN activities aim to encourage communication and cognitive skills, and develop creativity, confidence and social skills. Choose one session or a combination – they can be tailored to run as part of a course.
See all SEN events, talks and workshops
SEN
INSET
The Museum is able to offer training for teachers in a range of practical media production skills. These can be delivered at the Museum, or at your school or college. Please call us on 0844 856 3799 for further details.
INSET
Booking and enquiries
For further details or to book a session please contact our bookings officer on 0844 856 3799.