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British Museum Schools

Classroom resources, collection stories, and learning activities that bring world history and cultures into school and home learning.

History & culture · Art & creativity · Parent & educatorAges 3-16Free🌐 1 languages

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About British Museum Schools

The British Museum Schools hub supports teachers and learners with collection-based resources, school visit information, and ways to investigate people, objects, and cultures across time. It covers early years, primary, secondary, and post-16 learning.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 3-16. It is available as Website, Downloadable and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English.

What stands out

Uses a major museum collection to make history and culture concrete
Supports several school stages with educator-focused resources
Encourages close looking, questioning, and evidence-based discussion

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How the score is built

Cultural authorityExceptional

Learning materials are connected to the British Museum collection.

Age coverageExceptional

The official schools hub supports early years through post-16 learners.

AccessStrong

The online learning information and many resources are free to explore.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

Resources vary by age and topic, so adults should use the official audience guidance for each activity.
The museum offers both online learning and in-person visits; visit details can change seasonally.
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